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Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
04-21-18, 11:44 AM
Replies: 5,450
Views: 319,131
Posted By F16F22

First race of the season for me today. Sat out...

First race of the season for me today. Sat out the previous three weekends of racing due to cold and snow, crazy midwest spring! Race was a 16 lap crit run as a points race, with sprints every 4...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-30-18, 12:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,424
Posted By F16F22

Kenda Kountach. I don't have the luxury of...

Kenda Kountach. I don't have the luxury of seperate race and training tires, and these work great for me. Love 'em.
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
03-22-18, 05:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,771
Posted By F16F22

I do not know about the status of your old...

I do not know about the status of your old license. The rulebook isnt exactly clear on that topic but I do not believe you are eligible to roll up and purchase a one-day license. There are several...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
03-21-18, 05:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,771
Posted By F16F22

Dude, GO FOR IT! Who cares how you place? ...

Dude, GO FOR IT! Who cares how you place? You’re racing your bike for the first time in years. Go have fun and figure out where your level is at. I’m sure you remember from your old days that...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-21-17, 05:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,944
Posted By F16F22

In the case of our tire sponsor Kenda, I use...

In the case of our tire sponsor Kenda, I use their tires for racing and training, I bought Kenda water bottles and use them exclusively in races, and I have a Kenda jersey and shorts I use for...
Forum: Juniors Racing (All Disciplines)
07-09-17, 04:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,048
Posted By F16F22

Unfortunately neither one of those is allowed per...

Unfortunately neither one of those is allowed per USA cycling rules! Uncle Sam wouldn't let me walk away with either one of those when I retired anyway. I'm pretty sure I don't have one of them...
Forum: Juniors Racing (All Disciplines)
07-06-17, 07:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,048
Posted By F16F22

Thanks! I found an old 12-25 cassette in my...

Thanks! I found an old 12-25 cassette in my parts bin I had forgotten about. That will allow me to block out the gears I need.
Forum: Juniors Racing (All Disciplines)
07-02-17, 03:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,048
Posted By F16F22

Blocking gears

I'm attempting to set up my son (15) for his first race at the end of the month, an individual time trial. I'm trying to block out his gears rather than buy junior specific equipment. He's got a...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
06-29-17, 11:08 AM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 504,012
Posted By F16F22

My already thin training volume has taken a hit...

My already thin training volume has taken a hit the last couple weeks. Lots of travel for work has put a damper on things.


A medical procedure on Tuesday meant no riding outdoors, but did...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
06-24-17, 11:25 AM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 504,012
Posted By F16F22

RE: the discussion about valygrl's TT: That's why...

RE: the discussion about valygrl's TT: That's why I love this forum. All the support you could ever hope for and in my case a good butt-chewing when that's what you need. I've said it before and...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
06-13-17, 12:15 PM
Replies: 5,450
Views: 319,131
Posted By F16F22

Congratulations sarals! Well deserved.

Congratulations sarals! Well deserved.
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
05-29-17, 11:51 AM
Replies: 5,450
Views: 319,131
Posted By F16F22

I'm late to the party, but congratulations...

I'm late to the party, but congratulations Heathpack. Well deserved.

Way back on 30 April I did my first road race of the year, 44 miles of mostly flat but with a 20-25 mph wind. I got dropped...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
04-13-17, 06:49 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 504,012
Posted By F16F22

Well, for those who read my recent race report...

Well, for those who read my recent race report you know that after my incredibly whiny and self-indulgent post last fall ("Decision time") I'm still racing. I spent some quality time deep in thought...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
04-10-17, 06:52 PM
Replies: 5,450
Views: 319,131
Posted By F16F22

For those who felt the disturbance in the force...

For those who felt the disturbance in the force Saturday, that was me stepping up on the podium at an actual bike race. I was third in the Eagle Creek Park criterium, Indianapolis IN. My best...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-10-17, 06:16 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,989
Posted By F16F22

[QUOTE=carpediemracing;19496632]I asked someone...

[QUOTE=carpediemracing;19496632]I asked someone that used to fly F-22s why he races. Seems to down to earth, so to speak. "Nothing I've done compares to flying an F-22 except bike racing." I think...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
11-21-16, 07:47 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 504,012
Posted By F16F22

Heathpack, yes, and sorry, I don't mean to make...

Heathpack, yes, and sorry, I don't mean to make you play 20 questions! I flew both. Not much can replace the hole left in your life when you stop doing something like that and it took me a while to...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
11-21-16, 04:29 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 504,012
Posted By F16F22

Yep, retired USAF.

Yep, retired USAF.
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
11-20-16, 05:10 PM
Replies: 10,745
Views: 504,012
Posted By F16F22

Ugh, first ride on the trainer for me for this...

Ugh, first ride on the trainer for me for this off-season. Winter has arrived in the midwest.

2 hours with a couple two- minute efforts thrown in. Good news is that the new Metallica album is...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
08-10-16, 02:53 PM
Replies: 5,450
Views: 319,131
Posted By F16F22

Indiana State Criterium Championships M4/5 ...

Indiana State Criterium Championships M4/5
Finished 39th out of 45, dropped after 32 minutes (of a 45 minute crit) and pulled one lap later.


Disappointed with not being able to finish, but it...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
07-13-16, 07:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,573
Posted By F16F22

Thank you, will do. I'm not unrealistic: all I'm...

Thank you, will do. I'm not unrealistic: all I'm expecting at my next race is to do better with four good 8 hour weeks than I would with four more 5 hour weeks.
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
07-13-16, 06:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,573
Posted By F16F22

Thanks for the words, I think I just need to step...

Thanks for the words, I think I just need to step back and gain a little perspective. This is my fourth full season racing and I get maybe 10 - 15 races each year, equally split between...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
07-12-16, 03:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,573
Posted By F16F22

Decision Time

Ran headlong into reality this weekend and man, did it hurt. Going to leave a mark too… Dropped after 9 minutes of a 45 minute crit, pulled after 20 when the field lapped me. Got one more race...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
01-04-16, 07:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,888
Posted By F16F22

Ha ha! Touche'

Ha ha! Touche'
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
01-03-16, 06:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,888
Posted By F16F22

Wow, if 35 races and 2 wins defines "average" and...

Wow, if 35 races and 2 wins defines "average" and "fat", I'm toast! That would be a dream season for me.

14 races for me this year (my third full season) split between 8 crits, 3 RRs, and 3 TTs. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-15, 05:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,353
Posted By F16F22

Indoor trainer for Trek Domane

For those who ride a Trek Domane, what brand/model of indoor trainer do you have? I recently got a new Trek Domane 4.5 and my old trainer, a Travel Trac from Performance, doesn't fit. The dropouts...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-25-14, 02:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,058
Posted By F16F22

Thanks all. A few turns on the barrel adjuster...

Thanks all. A few turns on the barrel adjuster (clockwise) did the trick.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-23-14, 10:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,058
Posted By F16F22

Rear Derailleur adjustment help

I need some help adjusting my rear derailleur and can't find the direct answer in either my bike book or the Sheldon Brown website.

I have a 2006 Trek 2100 with 105 shifters and Ultegra rear...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-14, 01:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,013
Posted By F16F22

Wheel Recommendation

My LBS is telling me my rear wheel is on it's last legs so I'm in the market for a new set of aluminum clinchers. I'm 5' 10" and go about 180. I ride 6 - 8 hours a week most of the year and race...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-14, 05:36 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,985
Posted By F16F22

To the OP, it depends on what you mean by...

To the OP, it depends on what you mean by "equivalent". If you're talking about physical punishment, then no, marathons are much worse. The pounding your body takes during a marathon far outweighs...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-04-14, 01:58 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,760
Posted By F16F22

I don't have separate race and training wheels,...

I don't have separate race and training wheels, so I leave my race wheels on by default. For me, a new set of wheels would cost as much, or more, than my bike cost new.
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