The Photo Thread of You Riding Your Bike aka Action Jackson
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#1777
:)
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Idk, bigger bike would probably look ridiculous because I'd need like a -20 stem or something.
I do need wider bars though
Giro di SF, wish I did better, but I got a couple sweet pics out of it
I do need wider bars though
Giro di SF, wish I did better, but I got a couple sweet pics out of it
#1779
Would you just look at it
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A GREENER FILM
Gateway Cup, 4-day series over labor day weekend. Was able to get my Cat3 upgrade. Lots of fun.
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Craigs Deal
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#1783
Would you just look at it
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Points. Won 2 of them, got a 3rd and got 4th. I've almost completely ignored road racing because track was always my focus and, up until this year, I was riding a steel Merckx. Getting a modern carbon frame with some china wheels made an insane difference when coupled with the geometry changes and confidence from more experience turning. My biggest problem was not being assertive enough and then drifting back and surging forward in the peloton.
Pretty pumped on crits for now but I know I'm going to get shredded in the higher cats come next year.
Pretty pumped on crits for now but I know I'm going to get shredded in the higher cats come next year.
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Awesome, congrats @GMJ! I had a similar season in 2011 with two wins, a couple seconds and a few other high places. Welcome to "the ultimate category" .
My agenda in racing these days is to make it fast, safe, fun and positive. I'm part of a big team with lots of participation at all levels and so there is always someone moving up the ranks that I can assist. 9/10 times we have a plan, and it usually involves (me) attacking, covering moves, pulling hard on the front and shepherding other riders. It's what I like to do.
Winning is great but I seem to have lost the same killer instinct that I had when I was winning as a 4/5 (in college), and frankly I'm a different person. I think a lot of it is because I want to be one of the stronger ones in the race and that's not realistic for me at the 1/2 level.
I've always gotten as much fun (as winning) out of being a team player and mentor, which seems to be enough to keep me excited about participating and being in shape. I'm one of the more experienced guys at this point and I like to lead by example.
My agenda in racing these days is to make it fast, safe, fun and positive. I'm part of a big team with lots of participation at all levels and so there is always someone moving up the ranks that I can assist. 9/10 times we have a plan, and it usually involves (me) attacking, covering moves, pulling hard on the front and shepherding other riders. It's what I like to do.
Winning is great but I seem to have lost the same killer instinct that I had when I was winning as a 4/5 (in college), and frankly I'm a different person. I think a lot of it is because I want to be one of the stronger ones in the race and that's not realistic for me at the 1/2 level.
I've always gotten as much fun (as winning) out of being a team player and mentor, which seems to be enough to keep me excited about participating and being in shape. I'm one of the more experienced guys at this point and I like to lead by example.
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#1785
enginerd
Rode the Door County century yesterday. Beautiful day and a really well-organized ride. Moving time was 6:35 so ~15mph pace. 2,400ft climbing which is a bit for flat Wisconsin. It was my second century and first for my girlfriend (and first ride on the new bike). Definitely doing it again next year.
gearing up
stretching at mile 50, enjoying the view
encouragement at the far-point rest stop, mile 64
she's still smiling
post-ride meal and obligatory screening of the Packers game
gearing up
stretching at mile 50, enjoying the view
encouragement at the far-point rest stop, mile 64
she's still smiling
post-ride meal and obligatory screening of the Packers game
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Go @Carcosa Go!
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Nice. I wish they had more of that in SD... have to drive to LA for it. I'd love to try it though!
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#1790
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I haven't participated in any or even watched much road or MTB racing to know how it compares, but all the talk about cross being welcoming, great for spectating, family friendly and a ton of fun holds true around here.
And I'm sure you'd do well being a fast road rider and having a background in MTBing too.
#1792
You gonna eat that?
Accidental picture taken while riding this evening
Me or at least my shadow
On the group ride (including to and from my house, about 43 miles tonight)
Late dinner at the taco trailer
Me or at least my shadow
On the group ride (including to and from my house, about 43 miles tonight)
Late dinner at the taco trailer
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#1798
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Went to LA last weekend. Hardest I've ever bonked on a ride before. Watch the progression of death
That was the most well timed flat I've ever gotten. When I got off the bike to fix it, I almost passed out.
That was the most well timed flat I've ever gotten. When I got off the bike to fix it, I almost passed out.
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https://www.flickr.com/photos/ewwhit...&new_session=1
George Garner Cyclery (2005-2009) Miyata mid 90's NOS Track Bike/Chrome Fork in that beautiful Miyata Blue
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ewwhit...8746/lightbox/
xXx Racing (2010-11) Trek T1
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ewwhite/7864407080/
WDT Allvoi/Kruto (2012-2016) Wonderful Chinese Carbon frameset
Photos courtesy of the Great Ed White!
George Garner Cyclery (2005-2009) Miyata mid 90's NOS Track Bike/Chrome Fork in that beautiful Miyata Blue
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ewwhit...8746/lightbox/
xXx Racing (2010-11) Trek T1
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ewwhite/7864407080/
WDT Allvoi/Kruto (2012-2016) Wonderful Chinese Carbon frameset
Photos courtesy of the Great Ed White!