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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-16-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 17,800
Views: 1,454,043
Posted By TMonk

Got some miles in this morning. Stayed mostly...

Got some miles in this morning. Stayed mostly coastal, so not much climbing. Sat in on the Tuesday morning Fiesta hammer ride for a few laps till it was more than what I wanted (I can't not pull...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 16,130
Posted By TMonk

Got some miles in this morning. Stayed mostly...

Got some miles in this morning. Stayed mostly coastal, so not much climbing. Sat in on the Tuesday morning Fiesta hammer ride for a few laps till it was more than what I wanted (I can't not pull...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 375
Posted By TMonk

I am also in coastal San Diego like Hermes and...

I am also in coastal San Diego like Hermes and frequently near the ocean. I take no measures to protect my bike from salt and have no rust issues. Must be something weird about your area!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 147
Posted By TMonk

I also have multiple saddle bags for the same...

I also have multiple saddle bags for the same reasons as Koyote, 4 that I use regularly.

For small ones, I have an Orucase and the Lezyne that I like. I think the Lezyne is the "road caddy", and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 1,592
Posted By TMonk

phrantic09 Eric F yeah, it's the summit aero...

phrantic09 Eric F yeah, it's the summit aero stuff. Nice as far as generic kit goes, or at least not too crappy. And yeah it is different again - it's gotten a bit smaller the last two seasons I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 1,592
Posted By TMonk

Here's this year's team kit. I will donate it at...

Here's this year's team kit. I will donate it at the end of the season. Pactimo seems to change their stitching patterns and fit slightly each year, which is a bit annoying TBH. Not sure if that is...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 1,592
Posted By TMonk

Good point. Now that you mention, any jersey...

Good point. Now that you mention, any jersey that I've hung onto for sentimental reasons hasn't been a super lightweight, racey one. And, they don't get used super frequently.... So I rescind my...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 10:11 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 1,592
Posted By TMonk

I do have a couple pairs of "The Black Bibs" that...

I do have a couple pairs of "The Black Bibs" that are a few seasons old, and getting a bit long in the tooth. Slightly stretched, worn spots in the lower back etc. I use them exclusively on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 10:06 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 1,592
Posted By TMonk

The durability argument is a good one. Esp with...

The durability argument is a good one. Esp with bibs. Jerseys can last basically forever IME. I'm still at a point where I'm getting team issued stuff each season, but that may or may not last...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 16,130
Posted By TMonk

Ya Forekasters and Rekons are good middle of the...

Ya Forekasters and Rekons are good middle of the road tires. My bike came with Forekasters F/R but I swapped em out for Rekon Race F and Ikon R. The tires still have the EXO sidewalls so they...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 16,130
Posted By TMonk

As the speed goes up, the rolling resistance...

As the speed goes up, the rolling resistance matters more (same w aero). So on tough climbs - not a whole lot of difference. But on flat trail and flat roads, the tires make a huge difference!

And...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-15-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 17,800
Views: 1,454,043
Posted By TMonk

Lovely morning on the MTB, unstructured, mostly...

Lovely morning on the MTB, unstructured, mostly EZ. Felt lazy at first and just enjoyed being outside in the cool morning. I rode the techy bits in the middle quite nicely and even cleaned a tough...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 16,130
Posted By TMonk

Lovely morning on the MTB, unstructured, mostly...

Lovely morning on the MTB, unstructured, mostly EZ. Felt lazy at first and just enjoyed being outside in the cool morning. I rode the techy bits in the middle quite nicely and even cleaned a tough...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 1,592
Posted By TMonk

"The Black Bibs" is another good cheap clothing...

"The Black Bibs" is another good cheap clothing company. Stateside customer service and inventory which is nice. Very little marketing budget so the price point is attractive.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 1,592
Posted By TMonk

I say, just buy whatever is cheap and fits. But,...

I say, just buy whatever is cheap and fits. But, if you enjoy dressing and feeling fancy - that is fine! Nothing wrong with that. I certainly enjoy that when I'm off the bike :).

I've been a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 16,130
Posted By TMonk

I see coyotes several times per year on my rides...

I see coyotes several times per year on my rides to mission trails. Saw one last MTB ride in fact, didn't even think to mention it. Big, healthy specimen too with a nice thick coat and a streak of...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 16,130
Posted By TMonk

dangit EricF and LAJ beat me to the punch

dangit EricF and LAJ beat me to the punch
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 16,130
Posted By TMonk

Jingle Bells! My favorite accessory. Alerts...

Jingle Bells! My favorite accessory. Alerts hikers and other trail users of my presence without me having to raise my voice.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 16,130
Posted By TMonk

prudes around these parts!

prudes around these parts!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 16,130
Posted By TMonk

Also into my storage solution for tools/supplies...

Also into my storage solution for tools/supplies on my MTB. Frame strap for tube at bottom of DT, Wolftooth axle handle multi tool, small pack for CO2, inflator, multi tool bits and tools. The WT...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 16,130
Posted By TMonk

Pretty into this combined formula and...

Pretty into this combined formula and breastfeeding thing we've been doing. Lilly developed some GI irritation a few months ago so we had to drop the EBF thing due to some protein intolerance or...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 16,130
Posted By TMonk

Hmm, interesting. Never hard the...

Hmm, interesting. Never hard the spicy/bitter/sour nervous system theory before. IME and AKAIK, cramps are due to electrolytes, or just plain old fatigue. I think I recall someone telling me...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-14-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 17,800
Views: 1,454,043
Posted By TMonk

Light TT adaptation ride today, 1 hr of z2/3....

Light TT adaptation ride today, 1 hr of z2/3. Weather is nice, and it's a weekend (low traffic), so I thought this time that I'd venture out to a local frontage road near my place, instead of doing...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 16,130
Posted By TMonk

Light TT adaptation ride today, 1 hr of z2/3....

Light TT adaptation ride today, 1 hr of z2/3. Weather is nice, and it's a weekend (low traffic), so I thought this time that I'd venture out to a local frontage road near my place, instead of doing...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 16,130
Posted By TMonk

Heck yes, I'll watch some footage! I managed to...

Heck yes, I'll watch some footage! I managed to catch the last couple laps of the U23 women's XCO live
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 16,130
Posted By TMonk

Fun choice!

Fun choice!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 16,130
Posted By TMonk

^ I have a certain fondness for old-school, and...

^
I have a certain fondness for old-school, and have our local radio station (Magic 92.5) dialed much of the time that I am driving. Not sure what to add here, since the spectrum between...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 16,130
Posted By TMonk

Here's my empirical observations so far, as a...

Here's my empirical observations so far, as a former elite and newbie masters racer:

35+: The good guys can still compete in P/1/2
45+ The good guys are just as good as the top 35+ guys
55+: OK...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 16,130
Posted By TMonk

big john I think they go rain or shine. I was...

big john I think they go rain or shine. I was prepared to abandon given the weather report, but fortunately it held for us. Our forecast has rain in it for today, but looks like it will come a...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-13-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 250
Posted By TMonk

Fiesta Island time trial, 1st/2 in 35+ division,...

Fiesta Island time trial, 1st/2 in 35+ division, fourth fastest time overall. I rode a 27:26 on 275w, at 26.9 MPH.

Windy today, speed band was 25 - 30 MPH depending on location on the island....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-13-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 17,800
Views: 1,454,043
Posted By TMonk

bampilot06, following up on what Hermes said, I...

bampilot06, following up on what Hermes said, I took a look at the HR and agree, if it is dropping half way through, you might actually be dropping your power too. Maybe the pedals are correct.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 16,130
Posted By TMonk

Fiesta Island time trial, 1st/2 in 35+ division,...

Fiesta Island time trial, 1st/2 in 35+ division, fourth fastest time overall. I rode a 27:26 on 275w, at 26.9 MPH.

Windy today, speed band was 25 - 30 MPH depending on location on the island. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-24, 06:48 AM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 16,130
Posted By TMonk

have fun, and let us know how it goes!

have fun, and let us know how it goes!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-13-24, 06:47 AM
Replies: 17,800
Views: 1,454,043
Posted By TMonk

Do you make your own? If so, mind sharing your...

Do you make your own? If so, mind sharing your recipe? I've been considering doing this to save some $$$
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-13-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 17,800
Views: 1,454,043
Posted By TMonk

Sounds like it might be the pedals. Did you see...

Sounds like it might be the pedals. Did you see anything weird with you HR?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 16,130
Posted By TMonk

IDK, I just find them bothersome mostly b/c I...

IDK, I just find them bothersome mostly b/c I don't have the tools "on deck" as readily as regular allen bolts. Not a real reason, just a preference to keep the bolt/screw heads less diverse.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 16,130
Posted By TMonk

I understand this on paper, but I imagine living...

I understand this on paper, but I imagine living it will be a different story! Won't know till i get there of course.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 16,130
Posted By TMonk

but they're torx bolts! whyyyyyyy rjones28.

but they're torx bolts! whyyyyyyy rjones28.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 16,130
Posted By TMonk

I've done more than a few 40k TTT's but that is a...

I've done more than a few 40k TTT's but that is a very different beast than a ITT, physically, tactically, mentally. I can get out of aero briefly when on the back of the train to stretch my neck...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 16,130
Posted By TMonk

yikes, I hope not haha. Coming home has been...

yikes, I hope not haha.

Coming home has been fun. When she sees me, she smiles and starts swinging her arms around.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 16,130
Posted By TMonk

mood: ...

mood:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDAt_7UsYZ4

I think I've listened this like 10 times in the last couple days while chugging away at my desk. Such a vibe.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 16,130
Posted By TMonk

I think I'd be very tentative with the pacing and...

I think I'd be very tentative with the pacing and aim for a solid negative split. With a 20k, you can almost go out to hard and screw it up and still hold on to a decent time. Not happenin' in a...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-12-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 17,800
Views: 1,454,043
Posted By TMonk

How long have you been riding again? A 22 bump in...

How long have you been riding again? A 22 bump in FTP is freaking massive. I will probably never see 22+ watts on my current FTP, ever. And that's including being ~7-10 watts down on where I was last...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 16,130
Posted By TMonk

Also, my ~6 month old daughter waved goodbye to...

Also, my ~6 month old daughter waved goodbye to me for the first time today before I left for work! Man what a nice send off.

Every weekday morning, when I'm done working out and cleaned up, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 16,130
Posted By TMonk

Looks like a ton of my SDBC teammates registered...

Looks like a ton of my SDBC teammates registered for the 40k ITT tomorrow, and I'm stuck in the 35+ 20k, dang. I've never actually raced a full 40k ITT... sounds miserable. But, I think it would be...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-12-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 17,800
Views: 1,454,043
Posted By TMonk

Looks like a ton of my SDBC teammates registered...

Looks like a ton of my SDBC teammates registered for the 40k ITT tomorrow, and I'm stuck in the 35+ 20k, dang. I've never actually raced a full 40k ITT... sounds miserable. But, I think it would be...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-12-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 17,800
Views: 1,454,043
Posted By TMonk

In general, I think this is my approach to...

In general, I think this is my approach to intervals. With a reasonably accurate FTP, you should still get some adaptation at the lower end of zone targets, and it's easier on the head. If you some...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-12-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 17,800
Views: 1,454,043
Posted By TMonk

15 min warmup with the A-bot, then this race on...

15 min warmup with the A-bot, then this race on Glasgow Rev. Lordy that was hard! Basically we would smash the hilly part of the course and then coast in between. Effective power for the race was...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 07:05 AM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 16,130
Posted By TMonk

CAADs are excellent bikes. I've owned a couple in...

CAADs are excellent bikes. I've owned a couple in my time, a silver CAAD9 and then a matte black CAAD8, when they were called R1000. Same colorway as this "Retro build" photo I just found. What an...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-11-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 17,800
Views: 1,454,043
Posted By TMonk

Weekend riding plans - about 3 hours total: ...

Weekend riding plans - about 3 hours total:

Tomorrow - 1 hr on Zwift, might do a race or two
Saturday - Club ITT
Sunday - Probably more TT bike time on the trainer, but lighter/endurance pace. ...
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