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Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 11,489
Views: 204,306
Posted By TMonk

Naw, not in May. Bigger risk of high heat in the...

Naw, not in May. Bigger risk of high heat in the lower stretches of the climb though.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 11,489
Views: 204,306
Posted By TMonk

Only one consecutive post? Is that all you got???

Only one consecutive post? Is that all you got???
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 11,489
Views: 204,306
Posted By TMonk

My parents aren't quite that bad, for example she...

My parents aren't quite that bad, for example she will change diapers. I kind lashed out at my mom slightly when she was visiting last weekend while Liz was out on her overnight trip. Of course, my...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 11,489
Views: 204,306
Posted By TMonk

that's not true, I'm older than Bam! Also...

that's not true, I'm older than Bam!

Also bummer on the work training bampilot06, that sounds tough
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 11,489
Views: 204,306
Posted By TMonk

I've given some away as well, and sold some...

I've given some away as well, and sold some others. I like to donate things to San Diego Velo Youth, a local non-profit that supports at-risk youth by getting them on the velodrome track and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 11,489
Views: 204,306
Posted By TMonk

Speaking of old dudes, two of the guys on our TTT...

Speaking of old dudes, two of the guys on our TTT training session this morning are 55+ athletes. And they're still able to tick away 29 MPH laps with 35+ whipper-snappers like myself.

This year...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 11,489
Views: 204,306
Posted By TMonk

Classy rig abshipp. Reminds me of my old Wabi...

Classy rig abshipp. Reminds me of my old Wabi that I sold a few years ago

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/960x720/wabi3_55bc51d671234b21d5f50762e7f61e6351f92d51.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 06:44 AM
Replies: 11,489
Views: 204,306
Posted By TMonk

I am happy to report that I can stll put on a...

I am happy to report that I can stll put on a size XS skinsuit by myself. It's been 9 or so months.

Time to drive down to the island and practice going very fast.
03-27-24, 05:53 AM
Replies: 17,751
Views: 1,439,455
Posted By TMonk

procrit ya I hear ya. Fortunately, this is more...

procrit ya I hear ya. Fortunately, this is more about skills and practice than it is about hard training. Might only be 3 or so (4 miles) laps with some debriefing in the middle and at the end. ...
03-26-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 17,751
Views: 1,439,455
Posted By TMonk

from this morning's (virtual) TT on "Triple Flat...

from this morning's (virtual) TT on "Triple Flat Loops". Was super low energy last night for some reason so I felt tentative about going hard today. Aimed for a reasonable target and ended up...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 11,489
Views: 204,306
Posted By TMonk

from this morning's (virtual) TT on "Triple Flat...

from this morning's (virtual) TT on "Triple Flat Loops". Was super low energy last night for some reason so I felt tentative about going hard today. Aimed for a reasonable target and ended up pushing...
03-26-24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 17,751
Views: 1,439,455
Posted By TMonk

impressive watts procrit! 4:30 AM wake up...

impressive watts procrit!

4:30 AM wake up call for me tomorrow morning, gotta get the TT bike ready (and associated gear) for TTT practice at 6 AM on Fiesta Island. Hopefully we have a low key...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 11,489
Views: 204,306
Posted By TMonk

4:30 AM wake up call for me tomorrow morning,...

4:30 AM wake up call for me tomorrow morning, gotta get the TT bike ready (and associated gear) for TTT practice at 6 AM on Fiesta Island. Hopefully we have a low key evening and the child permits...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 11,489
Views: 204,306
Posted By TMonk

sounds like its time for a new sport

sounds like its time for a new sport
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 11,489
Views: 204,306
Posted By TMonk

yep you can say ass too

yep you can say ass too
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 11,489
Views: 204,306
Posted By TMonk

Ha! Just learned that one of the hiring managers...

Ha! Just learned that one of the hiring managers at the new place is a buddy of mine. That bastard owes me a beer.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 11,489
Views: 204,306
Posted By TMonk

Whirlwind of a day here. My boss (dept head) out...

Whirlwind of a day here. My boss (dept head) out on vacation so I'm having to make a bunch of final approvals for EOQ billing and deliverables. And then someone on my team just put in a two week...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 6,281
Posted By TMonk

Nicely put. If the engine is really that good....

Nicely put. If the engine is really that good. you can kinda just get dropped into the World Tour peloton and do reasonably well, like Jay Vine or the aforementioned Mike Woods. But, short of a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 11,489
Views: 204,306
Posted By TMonk

I've rolled breaks with a few Serious Cycling...

I've rolled breaks with a few Serious Cycling guys over the years, and can confirm that they are seriously fast!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 6,281
Posted By TMonk

I'm going to assume this discussion was meant to...

I'm going to assume this discussion was meant to be in the context of road cycling. I also ride MTB where skill can make quite a big difference (depending on the race course). I've been a...
03-24-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 17,751
Views: 1,439,455
Posted By TMonk

TT bike work in the garage, light endurance. Did...

TT bike work in the garage, light endurance. Did one of the "Big Spin" rides, and got the helmet again.

First IRL TTT practice on Wednesday next week - looking fwd to it
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 11,489
Views: 204,306
Posted By TMonk

TT bike work in the garage, light endurance. Did...

TT bike work in the garage, light endurance. Did one of the "Big Spin" rides, and got the helmet again.

First IRL TTT practice on Wednesday next week - looking fwd to it
03-24-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 631,741
Posted By TMonk

Pretty stoked on our garage. We've owned/lived in...

Pretty stoked on our garage. We've owned/lived in this 3-level townhome since May 2021, and the bottom level is a huge garage which is just sweet. It's a tandem garage - but still plenty spacious. In...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 11,489
Views: 204,306
Posted By TMonk

just fine haha. my parents ended up coming over,...

just fine haha. my parents ended up coming over, too distracted to post. thanks for asking!
03-23-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 631,741
Posted By TMonk

Yeah, Z is great. I was already like ~1/3 on...

Yeah, Z is great. I was already like ~1/3 on Zwift before baby came around 6 months ago. Now, it's more like 75% lol. Have a pretty sweet setup in my garage
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 11,489
Views: 204,306
Posted By TMonk

alright Liz just left me and baby and will be...

alright Liz just left me and baby and will be back in about 24 hr. if you don't see any posts after this one, send help
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 11,489
Views: 204,306
Posted By TMonk

^ wow you hipster millennial also ngl that...

^
wow you hipster millennial

also ngl that looks pretty good
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 11,489
Views: 204,306
Posted By TMonk

killer Tmonk cover here by one of my favorite...

killer Tmonk cover here by one of my favorite modern jazz guys

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypTOdIRX6Ao
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 11,489
Views: 204,306
Posted By TMonk

wore down a ton of old Rubino Pro models and...

wore down a ton of old Rubino Pro models and tires over the years, esp in college. A great value tire in the mid-late 2000's
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 11,489
Views: 204,306
Posted By TMonk

Not really any other P/1/2 hitters on the ride,...

Not really any other P/1/2 hitters on the ride, so I took the sprints and climbs on the route without too much trouble. AP at the bottom of z2, so mostly chill in between instead of lining it out...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 11,489
Views: 204,306
Posted By TMonk

Headed out to a local hammer ride. I'm on a...

Headed out to a local hammer ride. I'm on a self-prescribed rest week (rode enough last week to need it) but I feel fresh as a daisy. Gonna go by feel and not force it (yeah right)
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 11,489
Views: 204,306
Posted By TMonk

Took the stock Forekasters off my MTB and threw...

Took the stock Forekasters off my MTB and threw on a Rekon Race front (2.4) and Ikon rear (2.2). Just seated the tires, added sealant and cruised around the block. So much faster on pavement and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 11,489
Views: 204,306
Posted By TMonk

Reminds me, I should re-watch Spirited Away....

Reminds me, I should re-watch Spirited Away. since I have a daughter now. It is a coming of age story about a young girl learning how to be confident. I found it quite moving when I watched it a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 11,489
Views: 204,306
Posted By TMonk

Let us know how it goes. I have seen Spirited...

Let us know how it goes. I have seen Spirited Away and own Princess Mononoke, both of which are great. Intrigued to see more of his work.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 11,489
Views: 204,306
Posted By TMonk

fun little two-part Rondo here. Love the unison...

fun little two-part Rondo here. Love the unison guitar and piano lines in the "Part A"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsCiUhOvWbk
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 11,489
Views: 204,306
Posted By TMonk

Tough times out there in the job market for young...

Tough times out there in the job market for young STEMers, in biotech/science at least. I have five rather late raise letters to pass out today and they suck pretty hard. I feel bad for these kids. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 11,489
Views: 204,306
Posted By TMonk

Lovely morning out on the new MTB, in and out of...

Lovely morning out on the new MTB, in and out of a fog bank.

The new bike infatuation remains strong. Unless I'm racing, I don't see a ton of appeal in being out on the road bike right now. I can...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 11,489
Views: 204,306
Posted By TMonk

Lilly and I are doing fine so far. She can hold...

Lilly and I are doing fine so far. She can hold her own bottle which is pretty sweet, hence the scrolling and typing. On the flip side, she is strong enough to sit up on her own and coordinated...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 11,489
Views: 204,306
Posted By TMonk

had something I wanted to get started today in...

had something I wanted to get started today in the lab, and one of my lab techs wasn't able to finish in time. rather than ask him to work a little OT for 15 min or start it late, I just did it...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 11,489
Views: 204,306
Posted By TMonk

Liz is going on her first overnight mini trip...

Liz is going on her first overnight mini trip this weekend, so I will need to be wrapped up with my riding by 10 or 11 - then it's just gonna be me and baby for 24-36 hours. Wish me luck. Hopefully...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 11,489
Views: 204,306
Posted By TMonk

You could always ride Four Horseman, Uber Pretzel...

You could always ride Four Horseman, Uber Pretzel or PRL Full, those are pretty epic
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 11,489
Views: 204,306
Posted By TMonk

ya I use Cycling Analytics. Better interface...

ya I use Cycling Analytics. Better interface than Strava and 8 bucks/month. Can't seem to find a VO2 estimator tool though, I'll report back if I do
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 11,489
Views: 204,306
Posted By TMonk

no idea what mine is. I can punch above my...

no idea what mine is. I can punch above my racing level (cat 2) on a 3-10 min climb, maybe 20 min if I'm real fit. So maybe my VO2 is pretty good?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-24, 07:45 AM
Replies: 11,489
Views: 204,306
Posted By TMonk

Go Aztecs!

Go Aztecs!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-24, 11:12 PM
Replies: 11,489
Views: 204,306
Posted By TMonk

Killer groove here, and Hiromi's piano solo is...

Killer groove here, and Hiromi's piano solo is sooooo sick. So much fun.

https://youtu.be/pnISpahN2dM?si=mvhNn7Fj_g3Ryuac&t=728
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-24, 11:11 PM
Replies: 11,489
Views: 204,306
Posted By TMonk

killer, nice work! How does the garmin device...

killer, nice work! How does the garmin device determine VO2? Is it backing out the cardiovascular stuff from power and weight?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 11,489
Views: 204,306
Posted By TMonk

loosen up a little

loosen up a little
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 11,489
Views: 204,306
Posted By TMonk

Gotta get some efforts in the 40-60 feet range,...

Gotta get some efforts in the 40-60 feet range, and I also gotta do them a lot harder ;)
03-20-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 17,751
Views: 1,439,455
Posted By TMonk

Nice ride out there today. Tightened the brakes...

Nice ride out there today. Tightened the brakes on my TT rig which helped a lot in getting down to the island. I think the pad compound is super soft - gotta switch back to Reynold blue.

Ran...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 11,489
Views: 204,306
Posted By TMonk

Nice ride out there today. Tightened the brakes...

Nice ride out there today. Tightened the brakes on my TT rig which helped a lot in getting down to the island. I think the pad compound is super soft - gotta switch back to Reynold blue.

Ran...
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