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Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 3,398
Views: 79,669
Posted By TMonk

man my youtube feed is fire rn. forgot about this...

man my youtube feed is fire rn. forgot about this Miles track, what a blast. Gotta suggest it to the jazz group. 20 year old Herbie Hancock on this one.
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Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 3,398
Views: 79,669
Posted By TMonk

dang, sick burn

dang, sick burn
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 3,398
Views: 79,669
Posted By TMonk

Pretty/Pleasant ~3 min John Scofield track. I...

Pretty/Pleasant ~3 min John Scofield track. I think it counts as fusion - LMK if you think otherwise

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCVeBnuMJLk&list=RDCFanE3zkqNo&index=14
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 3,398
Views: 79,669
Posted By TMonk

Just learned he was a San Diegan too. He entered...

Just learned he was a San Diegan too. He entered and left the world here. RIP indeed!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 3,398
Views: 79,669
Posted By TMonk

My TCR and Venge are sort of analogous bikes to...

My TCR and Venge are sort of analogous bikes to your Emonda and Madone, respectively. One is light/comfortable and the other is aero. My TCR has the road fit I've been using for a decade or more,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 3,398
Views: 79,669
Posted By TMonk

Bill Walton - Deadhead, cycling, great guy. Man...

Bill Walton - Deadhead, cycling, great guy. Man after my own heart.

Also, I tuned in to Classical KUSC this morning and was pleased to see Rhapsody in Blue streaming. Great piece.
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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-28-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 17,882
Views: 1,524,345
Posted By TMonk

Memorial Day ride: Practicing eating more on...

Memorial Day ride:

Practicing eating more on the bike,. Did some cat 6 racing in the middle when a triathlete and some excited tag-along roadies were running lights, dodging pedestrians etc. Was...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 3,398
Views: 79,669
Posted By TMonk

OK I think I'm an actual deadhead now. Got most...

OK I think I'm an actual deadhead now. Got most of their songbook in my brain, can probably accompany things on the piano/keys with some sheet music off the cuff. It really helps me to know the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 3,398
Views: 79,669
Posted By TMonk

For level 1 - I just do a quick hose spray and a...

For level 1 - I just do a quick hose spray and a wipe. I do molten wax for my chains so I never feel the need to clean the drive train between level 2's.

Level 2 - Mine looks quite like yours and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 3,398
Views: 79,669
Posted By TMonk

I took my time getting out the door, so my riding...

I took my time getting out the door, so my riding window only permitted 3.25 hrs of pedaling time. Ate everything in the first photo except the nut bar, so yeah maybe 1,000 calories. Felt really...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 3,398
Views: 79,669
Posted By TMonk

The WT guys are doing 100-120 grams of carbs/hour...

The WT guys are doing 100-120 grams of carbs/hour :eek:. Pretty sure I'd puke if I tried to do that.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 08:17 AM
Replies: 3,398
Views: 79,669
Posted By TMonk

Trying to gradually increase the amount I'm...

Trying to gradually increase the amount I'm eating on the bike for longer rides. Cause ya know, all the pros are doing it. What I've found so far, is that I'm less drained and depleted after a ride,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 3,398
Views: 79,669
Posted By TMonk

Same here. MIL visiting too, so the combo = I get...

Same here. MIL visiting too, so the combo = I get to go on a decent ride outdoors! Looking for 3-3.5 hrs and leaving in the next 45 min or so. Gonna stay mostly coastal today.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 06:55 PM
Replies: 3,398
Views: 79,669
Posted By TMonk

All the time and energy spent moving probably...

All the time and energy spent moving probably isn't great for getting over illness. Dangit
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 3,398
Views: 79,669
Posted By TMonk

San Luis Rey Road Race! About 20 and 40 minutes...

San Luis Rey Road Race! About 20 and 40 minutes away from my parents' home and my home, respectively.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 3,398
Views: 79,669
Posted By TMonk

While outside, I swung by the ATM and thought my...

While outside, I swung by the ATM and thought my TCR Pro was looking aptly named. With Di2 12 speed Ultegra and carbon bits its pretty end-game. I mean, I wouldn't say no to a DA crank, Cadex wheels,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 3,398
Views: 79,669
Posted By TMonk

oh, gotcha haha. Yes, the IPA and sandwich were...

oh, gotcha haha. Yes, the IPA and sandwich were separate :). English, how doe it work? It's especially hard when typing while riding the trainer :) Just cruising Tempus and getting some XP. Only a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 3,398
Views: 79,669
Posted By TMonk

what's wrong w that? at our local pub, and I...

what's wrong w that? at our local pub, and I didn't want a burger. seems like a normal choice to me? :foo:
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 3,398
Views: 79,669
Posted By TMonk

EZ day on tap. Man IDK what it is about the...

EZ day on tap. Man IDK what it is about the combination of the race yesterday, travelling (AWFUL traffic coming home) or the beer and chicken sando I had at lunch, but I am feeling pretty tired and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 3,398
Views: 79,669
Posted By TMonk

I used to ride that big like monthly before baby...

I used to ride that big like monthly before baby came around. Now, 4-5 is a long ride for me (instead of 5-6 hours). Really though, you don't need to ride that far to be an amateur Master's racer in...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 3,398
Views: 79,669
Posted By TMonk

do itttttttttt!

do itttttttttt!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 360
Posted By TMonk

Just checked your location. In coastal Orange...

Just checked your location. In coastal Orange County CA, things like goatheads and broken glass would be minimized compared to more rural areas. Tubeless would be a solution looking for a problem for...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 360
Posted By TMonk

I use some Aeolus Pro TLR 3's on my daily driver...

I use some Aeolus Pro TLR 3's on my daily driver TCR with tubes (TPU). It works just fine.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 3,398
Views: 79,669
Posted By TMonk

Sub 7 for a solo century with that much climbing...

Sub 7 for a solo century with that much climbing ain't no slouch! Nice ride.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-26-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 496
Posted By TMonk

SCNCA district TTT champs, 4 man 140+ combined...

SCNCA district TTT champs, 4 man 140+ combined age division: 3rd/3 teams. Time for the 40k was 50:52, but that should have been 90 or so seconds faster.

We missed a turn while I was on front…...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 3,398
Views: 79,669
Posted By TMonk

SCNCA district TTT champs, 4 man 140+ combined...

SCNCA district TTT champs, 4 man 140+ combined age division: 3rd/3 teams. Time for the 40k was 50:52, but that should have been 90 or so seconds faster.

We missed a turn while I was on front…...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 3,398
Views: 79,669
Posted By TMonk

woah, it's like Ender's Game

woah, it's like Ender's Game
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-24-24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 17,882
Views: 1,524,345
Posted By TMonk

OK. As long as you are ready to hear me suggest...

OK. As long as you are ready to hear me suggest it each time you complain about poor experiences on the trainer :). Good luck on the workout room! That's essentially what I did to the top of my...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-24-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 17,882
Views: 1,524,345
Posted By TMonk

Final TTT practice yesterday, race tomorrow....

Final TTT practice yesterday, race tomorrow. There is one other team registered in the 4-man 140+, which is an average age of 35+ for those not inclined towards mathematics. Things are getting more...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-24-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 17,882
Views: 1,524,345
Posted By TMonk

another advantage of a nice home setup: you can...

another advantage of a nice home setup: you can work and ride. I have taken meetings, calls, done emails, messaged staff, and billed the time. I can only manage that at z2 or lower so I don't sound...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-24-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 17,882
Views: 1,524,345
Posted By TMonk

bampilot06 for long trainer rides, all of the...

bampilot06 for long trainer rides, all of the configuration makes a huge difference. Optimized fan cooling, keyboard, big screen, nice speakers to make it more immersive. The keyboard helps, you...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 3,398
Views: 79,669
Posted By TMonk

I want to get a tattoo of Picasso's Don Quixote,...

I want to get a tattoo of Picasso's Don Quixote, ya know the black scribble. Was the logo of the fine men's clothing store my abuelo (maternal side) owned/operated that he raised a family of 6 on. No...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 3,398
Views: 79,669
Posted By TMonk

it's been a few decades since that has been in...

it's been a few decades since that has been in vogue. But hey, kids these days have a right to be pissed. Minimum wage (and salary/wage earning across the board) has continually decreased with...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 369
Posted By TMonk

I do swap them between three bikes (2 road bikes...

I do swap them between three bikes (2 road bikes 1 TT bike) which is sort of annoying. I'm considering a dedicated crank-based PM for my daily driver TCR so that it's just ready to throw a leg over...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 369
Posted By TMonk

Longtime powertap user that went to Favero Duo so...

Longtime powertap user that went to Favero Duo so I could have power on race wheels, especially in TT. The Faveros are great. The only maintenance I do is remembering to charge them. The charge...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 3,398
Views: 79,669
Posted By TMonk

F1 dude looks like he gets some time out in the...

F1 dude looks like he gets some time out in the sun cycling himself!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 3,398
Views: 79,669
Posted By TMonk

And with that I have reached my quota of quality...

And with that I have reached my quota of quality content for the day. Time to get back to work, might chime in for a like or two here and there. Headed to a niece's play ("Finding Nemo") straight...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 3,398
Views: 79,669
Posted By TMonk

Here's a photo of Liliana when they were packing...

Here's a photo of Liliana when they were packing up and getting ready to come home from Amsterdam. Sleep the last couple of nights has been crap (baby is adjusting), and I missed them quite a bit...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 3,398
Views: 79,669
Posted By TMonk

Final TTT practice this morning, race on...

Final TTT practice this morning, race on Saturday. There is one other team registered in the 4-man 140+, which is an average age of 35+ for those not inclined towards mathematics. Things are...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-22-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 17,882
Views: 1,524,345
Posted By TMonk

7:07 pace today for my weekly 15' jog. Almost...

7:07 pace today for my weekly 15' jog. Almost skipped it too since we were butting up on dinner prep time, and I was feeling lazy and unmotivated. But I felt peppy like right away, negative split the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 3,398
Views: 79,669
Posted By TMonk

7:07 pace today for my weekly 15' jog. Almost...

7:07 pace today for my weekly 15' jog. Almost skipped it too since we were butting up on dinner prep time, and I was feeling lazy and unmotivated. But I felt peppy like right away, negative split the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-22-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 17,882
Views: 1,524,345
Posted By TMonk

It is quite unfortunate how remote it is... With...

It is quite unfortunate how remote it is... With an 8 AM start too in the high desert 90 minutes from the IE or LA basin.... yeah that's tough. Some of my San Diego teammates have reported 3:30 AM...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 3,398
Views: 79,669
Posted By TMonk

High of 70 today, sunny. very slight onshore...

High of 70 today, sunny. very slight onshore breeze, about 65% humidity. Should be like this for the next several months, before we reach our peak heat which may top out in the high 80's. It's rough...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-22-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 17,882
Views: 1,524,345
Posted By TMonk

Outside of that, pretty easy this week minus the...

Outside of that, pretty easy this week minus the district TTT on Saturday and one final team practice. I assume you are racing as well Hermes, good luck!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-22-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 17,882
Views: 1,524,345
Posted By TMonk

Took a PTO day to feel the wind in my hair out on...

Took a PTO day to feel the wind in my hair out on the road, and get some chores done around the house before I pick up Liz and Lilly at the airport tomorrow. They were gone for two weeks.... too...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-22-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 17,882
Views: 1,524,345
Posted By TMonk

dang procrit, 10 w/kg for 1' is pretty elite at...

dang procrit, 10 w/kg for 1' is pretty elite at your size! Not nearly as impressive as it is for my 65 kg self, and even then it's still a major effort.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 3,398
Views: 79,669
Posted By TMonk

An hour is kinda sorta the cutoff for me as well...

An hour is kinda sorta the cutoff for me as well regarding trying to get back to sleep after an early morning interruption. Also, we used to stop at Harris Ranch a lot growing up when driving from N...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 09:17 PM
Replies: 3,398
Views: 79,669
Posted By TMonk

forgot how much work kids are lol. Liz is taking...

forgot how much work kids are lol. Liz is taking a shower and I've been trying to feed Lilly, soothe her and get her to sleep. She's in some weird irritable gray area where she is showing signs of...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 3,398
Views: 79,669
Posted By TMonk

Is that different than regular, good old...

Is that different than regular, good old fashioned Consumption?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 319
Posted By TMonk

Also ArgoMan I encourage you to post these types...

Also ArgoMan I encourage you to post these types of things in "the 33" Road Bike Racing subforum. Activity is slow, but of the active posters there, you have some good experience and results in...
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