Cino 2023 July 22-23
06-21-23, 03:43 PM
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Perhaps you aren't aware of my credentials in the lanterne rouge competition. I don't have anything official for gravel rides, but I will offer my cyclocross results as a stand-in: https://www.crossresults.com/racer/17721 The guy who runs the site has confirmed that I have finished behind more people in CX races than anyone on their site (which is pretty much everyone). My total currently stands at 11904. For comparison, Wout Van Aert has finished ahead of a mere 9233 people in his racing career.
I heard that one person finished behind me at Eroica California last year, but I'm honestly not sure how that happened. They must have walked the entire course or something. On top of that, I'm coming off an injury and have only ridden my bike twice in the past six weeks.
So, yeah, I'm throwing down the gauntlet for the lanterne rouge. It's going to take some serious slowness to finish behind me.
I heard that one person finished behind me at Eroica California last year, but I'm honestly not sure how that happened. They must have walked the entire course or something. On top of that, I'm coming off an injury and have only ridden my bike twice in the past six weeks.
So, yeah, I'm throwing down the gauntlet for the lanterne rouge. It's going to take some serious slowness to finish behind me.
06-21-23, 04:16 PM
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we may need to consider saloon girl outfits, if it keeps going this way
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06-21-23, 05:12 PM
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06-21-23, 05:48 PM
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I've embraced this advice and learned to approach life with reasonable expectations.
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06-21-23, 11:37 PM
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question: I keep hearing about all the flat tires. Is it because of goat head thorns or sharp rocks? I imagine glass isn't an issue.
What's the deal???
What's the deal???
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06-21-23, 11:46 PM
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Pinch flats and rocks. We flatted twice on the first day on the tandem. Pinch flats both times. I believe if you're not in too much of a hurry you can pick a line and avoid punctures, but we took advantage of gravity and the descents. Speed(& weight)got the better of us in the rocky sections.
06-23-23, 06:40 AM
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06-23-23, 08:33 AM
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A lot of pinch flats! Run full pressures and you are skittish all over the rocks. Run low and the ride improves at a cost. I am 200 pounds plus so I ran full pressure. Lighter guys can drop some pressures a bit without too much fear.
Also, having sagged this one a couple times, I recommend a Park Tire Boot in your repair kit if you run softer sidewalls. Have had to use them twice after the run down the big hill after lunch day 1
Also, having sagged this one a couple times, I recommend a Park Tire Boot in your repair kit if you run softer sidewalls. Have had to use them twice after the run down the big hill after lunch day 1
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06-23-23, 09:45 PM
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06-23-23, 09:55 PM
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06-24-23, 11:26 AM
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So you like the idea of laughing so hard you break a rib and losing breakfast at the same time? I mean, I knew you were weird, but . . . .
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06-24-23, 02:27 PM
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Enough talk of broken bones. This just happened on my ride today. Clavicle and ribs. Looks like I’m going to have to cancel my Cino trip. 
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06-24-23, 07:04 PM
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Ouch!
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06-24-23, 08:22 PM
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Doc, I admire you for volunteering during Cino after your shoulder injury. I had planned to drive to Montana and camp while there, and I just don't think I'm going to be up for it. The ribs hurt more than the shoulder, to be honest, but they look less dramatic. Really bummed. This has been on my bucket list and I was really excited that I could finally go during the summer.
06-24-23, 09:11 PM
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06-24-23, 10:17 PM
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Dang, Randy! Really sorry to hear that. Heal up fast!
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06-24-23, 11:09 PM
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Well sh*t, Randy. I am so sorry this happened and that you will miss Cino. Let me know if you need anything. I don't mean food or pain killers - I'm guessing you have people for all that - I mean smuggling in replacement parts or bike porn or such. Although you could probably talk me into a grocery or pharmacy run if need be.
Please heal quickly, but also please don't rush back too fast.
Let me know if you need anything. I don't mean food or pain killers - I'm guessing you have people for all that - I mean smuggling in replacement parts or bike porn or such. Although you could probably talk me into a grocery or pharmacy run if need be.Please heal quickly, but also please don't rush back too fast.
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06-25-23, 08:37 AM
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So sorry to hear this and really do share your disappointment. This brings back memories of my July 3 2022 pre-CINO crash and recovery. You will have a painful Summer, but by this time next year, it will be a memory. Don
06-25-23, 09:02 AM
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Randy didn't mention that this was in fact a two bike crash. He went down directly in front of me. I hit the brakes hard and flew over the handlebars, landing partly on Randy's bike and partly on the road beyond. Fortunately, I only have some mild road rash and a sore elbow and shin. The bikes got completely tangled up and made an interesting side-of-the-road sculpture...
Randy and Dave's bike crash sculpture
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06-25-23, 09:46 AM
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Bloody Hell. I spent 4 years at Cal and I always follow your posts from around that area. So sorry to see that. Hope you heal well.
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06-25-23, 09:49 AM
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Randy didn't mention that this was in fact a two bike crash. He went down directly in front of me. I hit the brakes hard and flew over the handlebars, landing partly on Randy's bike and partly on the road beyond. Fortunately, I only have some mild road rash and a sore elbow and shin. The bikes got completely tangled up and made an interesting side-of-the-road sculpture...
Randy and Dave's bike crash sculpture
Randy and Dave's bike crash sculpture
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Is it too soon to ask the obvious question?
How are the bikes?
Looks like @iab can get a new pair of shoes...
How are the bikes?
Looks like @iab can get a new pair of shoes...
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06-25-23, 10:31 AM
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Thanks for the kind words and sentiment. And Dave, sorry not mentioning your involvement in the misadventure. I was still coming down from a morphine high. It happened when I went to shift with my right hand, hit a big bump (dark. warped pavement), lost my grip of the bars with my left hand, and toppled over on top of my left shoulder. Before I came to a stop, Dave was doing a slow somersault over me.
@gugie, it’s never too early to ask about the bikes. Honestly, that was on my mind instantly. I’m really relieved both Dave & his Cooper weren’t hurt more badly. I still haven’t done a close inspection. It’s still in the back of my wife’s car. Definitely going to need new bars. I’ll report on the state next of the bike when I get motivated to get out of bed.
@gugie, it’s never too early to ask about the bikes. Honestly, that was on my mind instantly. I’m really relieved both Dave & his Cooper weren’t hurt more badly. I still haven’t done a close inspection. It’s still in the back of my wife’s car. Definitely going to need new bars. I’ll report on the state next of the bike when I get motivated to get out of bed.
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Is it too soon to ask the obvious question?
How are the bikes?
Looks like @iab can get a new pair of shoes...
How are the bikes?
Looks like @iab can get a new pair of shoes...
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