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Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-13, 08:38 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,270
Posted By Walrus

I'd say the powertap price drops were well timed!...

I'd say the powertap price drops were well timed!

I wouldn't buy the Vector at this price, but I can't wait to see some solid reviews start rolling in.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-13, 08:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,186
Posted By Walrus

Another +1 on the microtex. Even the white is...

Another +1 on the microtex. Even the white is pretty easy to clean.

Warning though, it is very thin tape and if you like a little more padding look elsewhere.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-13, 08:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,571
Posted By Walrus

Appreciate the fact that you have an awesome...

Appreciate the fact that you have an awesome girlfriend. Many of us have girlfriends/boyfriends/wives/whatever who would love the opportunity to "accidentally" back over our bikes in the driveway. :p...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-13, 06:02 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,999
Posted By Walrus

And that's half the fun of it. The best way to...

And that's half the fun of it. The best way to motivate yourself is to get tossed around a bit by a stronger rider who makes you feel like a fatty.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-13, 08:39 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,229
Posted By Walrus

That'll do it. My first crash was a few...

That'll do it.

My first crash was a few years ago climbing up a small grade on an awful, poorly maintained, 30lb steel roadbike from the early 80s. Stood up to (attempt) to move the beast up the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-13, 06:17 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,741
Posted By Walrus

The Xenon kit is fantastic, not sure if they...

The Xenon kit is fantastic, not sure if they offer a short version (I like bibs) but it's worth checking out.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-13, 04:05 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,741
Posted By Walrus

Gore shorts are excellent for summer time in the...

Gore shorts are excellent for summer time in the South. Not exactly cheap, but I wear them more than any others during the summer. LG are a close runner up, the Alveo 3k power mesh can be had pretty...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-13, 09:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,817
Posted By Walrus

Occasionally have to stop myself from pointing...

Occasionally have to stop myself from pointing out sticks/potholes/roadkill/etc. while in the car.
Especially important with passengers. Flailing your right arm when you see an armadillo in the road...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-13, 06:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 464
Posted By Walrus

Bibs with similar fit to LG Elite

First of all, I know there are tons of bib threads and that a lot of it comes down to personal preference but I had a specific question.

For anyone who has worn LG Elites, do you have any...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-12-13, 10:30 AM
Replies: 1,558
Views: 95,714
Posted By Walrus

That's wild! I'd be 225lbs with that ratio. ...

That's wild! I'd be 225lbs with that ratio.

I'm also not sure about the 2.1 magic number. At the beginning of last season I was around 2.2-2.3 and climbing very well. 15 months later and I'm down...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-13, 08:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,126
Posted By Walrus

Trainer.

Trainer.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-01-13, 10:32 PM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,349,577
Posted By Walrus

Still stand by carolina style mustard/vinegar...

Still stand by carolina style mustard/vinegar style.

The syrupy tomato/brown sugar that dominates most commercial bbq is terrible.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-01-13, 09:29 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,257,445
Posted By Walrus

Getting up by 5am is tough and staying in bed...

Getting up by 5am is tough and staying in bed almost always seems like the better idea at the time. Getting in a good workout by 8am is an incredible feeling though. The surge of energy usually makes...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-01-13, 09:11 PM
Replies: 4,923
Views: 1,068,459
Posted By Walrus

Please share. I have a bag of pistachios in the...

Please share. I have a bag of pistachios in the pantry and don't mind shellin'
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-01-13, 09:09 PM
Replies: 4,923
Views: 1,068,459
Posted By Walrus

Compared to my usual standards, I've been eating...

Compared to my usual standards, I've been eating absolute garbage lately. Job stress is through the roof right now and my usually strict nutrition is the first thing to go under pressure.
...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-01-13, 08:57 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,257,445
Posted By Walrus

Spent 30mins on the rollers today trying to...

Spent 30mins on the rollers today trying to stretch out the steel cable in my left leg some might call a hamstring. My body wasn't prepared for the effort I put out yesterday.

I'm going to sit...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-01-13, 08:48 PM
Replies: 2,847
Views: 161,259
Posted By Walrus

Thanks guys. It was mostly 3/4 talent but a "W"...

Thanks guys. It was mostly 3/4 talent but a "W" always feels good. :thumb:
I outsmarted the only other two cat 2s in the field (my "marked opponents") so that felt better than crossing the line...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-01-13, 07:40 PM
Replies: 2,847
Views: 161,259
Posted By Walrus

Not an official race, but I went off the front...

Not an official race, but I went off the front solo for the win w/ 2.5 laps remaining during a local Thursday night practice crit!

Didn't mean for it to happen this way, but I saw my 2 targeted...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-27-13, 07:29 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,257,445
Posted By Walrus

Thanks guys. I don't have a pm but I plan to buy...

Thanks guys. I don't have a pm but I plan to buy one as a reward if I race well this year.

The idea of university testing was to get some general numbers and mostly just curiosity.
I got a...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-26-13, 07:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,446
Posted By Walrus

A watt is a watt I suppose...

A watt is a watt I suppose...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-26-13, 07:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,495
Posted By Walrus

Agreed 100%. I went from a 110mm -6* stem to a...

Agreed 100%. I went from a 110mm -6* stem to a 120* -17* stem about a year ago. I felt like I was pedaling into sand for a week before a friend told me I needed to adjust my saddle position slightly....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-25-13, 07:23 PM
Replies: 5,146
Views: 3,437,090
Posted By Walrus

For what it's worth, I'm tiny (135lb) and used...

For what it's worth, I'm tiny (135lb) and used rotundos my first two years of racing. Great bars, I've thought about swapping back from the ergosum.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-13, 07:21 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,592,678
Posted By Walrus

Soulbike could you give some info on the...

Soulbike could you give some info on the frame/seatpost/fork? I really dig the pewter/raw look.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-25-13, 07:16 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,257,445
Posted By Walrus

For those of you who can't afford to train with...

For those of you who can't afford to train with power like myself:

Anyone looked into getting testing done at an exercise lab at a local university?
They're always looking for guinea pigs, so I...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-13, 07:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,777
Posted By Walrus

Really ruins my day when I see that at juniors...

Really ruins my day when I see that at juniors races. Once saw a mom drag her son 11-12yo son through the parking lot screaming at him and asking why he sat up so early. Well, mom, maybe because it's...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-13, 07:04 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,592,678
Posted By Walrus

Gorgeous! Very nice location too.

Gorgeous! Very nice location too.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-25-13, 06:54 PM
Replies: 2,847
Views: 161,259
Posted By Walrus

Jens is one of my favorite pros of all time. I...

Jens is one of my favorite pros of all time. I met him at the Tour of California in San Jose last year and, trying to encourage him before the tough stage said he was "everything that was right about...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-24-13, 11:11 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,087
Posted By Walrus

I tried it in high school after being convinced...

I tried it in high school after being convinced I'd be good at it by a running coach. Gave it a few weeks, but never cared for it. I'll take running over xc skiing any day.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-24-13, 10:59 AM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,349,577
Posted By Walrus

Anyone have a good recommendation for some...

Anyone have a good recommendation for some clip-on aero bars? I'm planning on doing a couple of omnium TTs in April and May and I'd like to work on my positioning and get comfortable before then. A...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-13, 10:36 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,777
Posted By Walrus

I can't really help here, but I just want to say...

I can't really help here, but I just want to say you guys are great dads! Would've been so excited to get a nice bike at that age. :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-13, 09:55 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,647
Posted By Walrus

Black w/ white saddle and bar tape. Throw some...

Black w/ white saddle and bar tape. Throw some boyds, zipps, etc. on it and you can't get much hotter.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-13, 09:49 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,354
Posted By Walrus

I'm completely infatuated with gaulzetti Al...

I'm completely infatuated with gaulzetti Al frames. In my price range however, I'd probably go CAAD or Allez.
...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-23-13, 06:17 PM
Replies: 2,847
Views: 161,259
Posted By Walrus

Sounds like you left it all on the road, can't be...

Sounds like you left it all on the road, can't be mad about that! :thumb:
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-23-13, 12:32 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,087
Posted By Walrus

Not exactly lifting, but I've been doing lots of...

Not exactly lifting, but I've been doing lots of pull/pushups lately with good results. Love the feeling of adding one or two more every few days.:thumb:

I really need to get a new gym membership....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-23-13, 12:29 PM
Replies: 2,847
Views: 161,259
Posted By Walrus

Nice try, now you know you can hold 'em off for...

Nice try, now you know you can hold 'em off for 9.8km next time. :lol:

How'd you end up placing?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-23-13, 12:26 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,257,445
Posted By Walrus

Below freezing, I usually cut a plastic bag in...

Below freezing, I usually cut a plastic bag in half and put a foot in the corner of each side doubling it over the toes. Wool socks and windproof shoe covers on top of that and I'm good down to ~20*F.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-23-13, 12:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,172
Posted By Walrus

My training is loosely based on a Friel-style...

My training is loosely based on a Friel-style periodization plan. I usually have 1 rest/easy week to every 3-4 intensity/build weeks. My work schedule varies a lot, so in reality my training is often...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-21-13, 04:24 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,257,445
Posted By Walrus

Perfect for me. Wasn't ready to go out for it...

Perfect for me. Wasn't ready to go out for it this weekend, but I certainly will be on April 7th.:thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-13, 10:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,982
Posted By Walrus

Came here to say this exactly. When I last...

Came here to say this exactly. When I last adjusted my FD, I started getting the dreaded click but only when in the small ring. After a quick inspection I realized that the way I reinstalled the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-19-13, 09:36 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 5,548
Posted By Walrus

I knew that sounded familiar before I googled it....

I knew that sounded familiar before I googled it. Sure enough, I've been there before. Not a broncos fan personally, but the energy in that stadium is great.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-13, 09:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 602
Posted By Walrus

I've put nearly 15000 miles on a set of CXP22's...

I've put nearly 15000 miles on a set of CXP22's and only trued them once. I do 90% of my training on them and they've seen quite a few races.

They aren't light, they aren't pretty, but they will...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-19-13, 09:19 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,087
Posted By Walrus

UMass, I've found squats way more stressful on...

UMass, I've found squats way more stressful on the body than any other strength work. I often need 2+ days of recovery if I overreach squatting as opposed to 24hrs or so with leg presses, calf...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-19-13, 09:15 PM
Replies: 1,558
Views: 95,714
Posted By Walrus

My hectic life the last few weeks has forced me...

My hectic life the last few weeks has forced me towards less home cooked and more quick and easy stuff.

I've gotten a lot of my protein from canned tuna/sardines. Any opinions? I get the water...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-19-13, 08:38 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,087
Posted By Walrus

I do strength work once a week on Tuesday...

I do strength work once a week on Tuesday mornings after my rest on Mondays. It's a nice way to ease into the week.
Typically, I do leg presses, glute work and squats. No crazy weight, not trying...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-19-13, 08:34 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,257,445
Posted By Walrus

Lose another 8lbs in water-weight and you'll be...

Lose another 8lbs in water-weight and you'll be good to win a couple hill climbs or mtn RRs.

Really though, hope you feel better. I've got a sinus infection coming on something serious and it's...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-18-13, 11:00 PM
Replies: 2,847
Views: 161,259
Posted By Walrus

Managing this alone in your first weekend of...

Managing this alone in your first weekend of racing is an accomplishment. I got caught in 3 wrecks my first season, look alive!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-18-13, 08:48 PM
Replies: 2,847
Views: 161,259
Posted By Walrus

Sounds like everyone is doing well so far this...

Sounds like everyone is doing well so far this year! These write-ups are definitely motivating. Only 6weeks until my first race, hopefully I'll come away with something worth writing about.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-13, 10:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,298
Posted By Walrus

I've considered trying to break down and rebuild...

I've considered trying to break down and rebuild my old wheels lately. Not really trying to master wheel-building but it would be a fun project. Lots of good info here, thanks.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-16-13, 10:21 PM
Replies: 1,558
Views: 95,714
Posted By Walrus

This. It really doesn't even have to be...

This. It really doesn't even have to be impressive. The fact that you can put together a balanced meal without her doing anything will earn some serious points.

Careful though, don't get to good...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-13, 05:46 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,592,678
Posted By Walrus

Very hot! BMC in the background doesn't look...

Very hot! BMC in the background doesn't look half-bad either.
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