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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-28-11, 07:27 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,676
Posted By bmxsykes

195355Pinellas Park Circuit Race. Off the front...

195355Pinellas Park Circuit Race. Off the front for the family.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-10, 12:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 700
Posted By bmxsykes

I was thinking it may have to do with hip angle....

I was thinking it may have to do with hip angle. I was just curious why it seems that many racers bars are slammed and I was advised not to. Of coarse I do not know if they have been fitted. They may...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-10, 07:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 700
Posted By bmxsykes

Removing spacers

In general, why would one not remove the any spacers under the stem? I am 5'10 with good flexibility( I can touch my toes, grab the bottom of my feet etc) and ride a 54cm Cervelo SL1. I have been...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-23-10, 12:01 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,228
Posted By bmxsykes

Maybe I'm not a great parent, maybe I have more...

Maybe I'm not a great parent, maybe I have more cofidence in my daughter than I should but my daughter has been doing 15 to 20 mile open road rides since last year at 7. We started in the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-23-10, 08:56 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,228
Posted By bmxsykes

Take them to the park or look for low traffic...

Take them to the park or look for low traffic areas. Have an orgaized group ride with other parents - safety in numbers. You are keeping them off the bike before they even get a chance. Show them how...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-23-10, 08:33 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,228
Posted By bmxsykes

IMO, triathlon will have the greatest chance of...

IMO, triathlon will have the greatest chance of bringing new people and jr's into cycling. My daughter is 8 and has been doing youth triathlons for 2 years. Triathlon is gaining in popularity for...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-16-10, 12:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 550
Posted By bmxsykes

On Sat morning in St. Petersburg there are...

On Sat morning in St. Petersburg there are multiple rides of speed/distance that leave from one location. Check out St.Pete bike club. If you can make it upto the Clearwater/Indian Rocks Beach area...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-02-10, 07:12 AM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,466,842
Posted By bmxsykes

45' min on the trainer 2(5x2x1) hitting a couple...

45' min on the trainer 2(5x2x1) hitting a couple of numbers above my LTHR each interval. Concetrated on keeping a 120 cadence. This seems to help me hit the numbers I'm looking for. 2 70+ mile rides...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-01-10, 08:59 AM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,466,842
Posted By bmxsykes

75" on the trainer. I had no real plans until 5...

75" on the trainer. I had no real plans until 5 min into the warmup I decided I was going to stay above 100rpm for an hour. As I got into it I managed 30 zone 4 HR and then 15 at zone 5 LTHR. Doesn't...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-11-10, 01:30 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,261
Posted By bmxsykes

:thumb:

:thumb:
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-11-10, 01:29 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,261
Posted By bmxsykes

Thank you.

Thank you.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-11-10, 01:21 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,261
Posted By bmxsykes

IIRC. What does this stand for?

IIRC. What does this stand for?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-10, 12:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,959
Posted By bmxsykes

If you notice the lead riders speed start to...

If you notice the lead riders speed start to drop, is it better to tell them to pull off or just go around them to keep the pace?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-10, 09:05 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,959
Posted By bmxsykes

What if the wind was coming from the right? Do...

What if the wind was coming from the right? Do you still go to the left?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-10, 08:58 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 8,949
Posted By bmxsykes

I also heard it is common with the front wheels...

I also heard it is common with the front wheels of the long dragsters with bicycle style front wheels. The stuff you learn from a cycling podcast.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-10, 08:45 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,996
Posted By bmxsykes

[QUOTE=davesax36;10947101]Rant begins here-- to...

[QUOTE=davesax36;10947101]Rant begins here-- to skip rant proceed to section marked "end rant"--

OK. I teach. I get one planning period per day (45 minutes). I teach 7 out of 8 class periods, all...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-04-10, 09:13 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,767
Posted By bmxsykes

My daughter is 8 and lover her Redline Conquest....

My daughter is 8 and lover her Redline Conquest. I took her and a friend on a 20 mile ride on Sunday and they loved it. She competes in triathlons and usually kills the bike course. When she is 10...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-21-10, 01:46 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 4,970
Posted By bmxsykes

What size boats do you have in S. Florida? The...

What size boats do you have in S. Florida? The only overpass we have that would take a minute + to GO OVER would be the Sunshine Skyway. Don't worry, I've havn't been out to Sugarloaf or Cleremont...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-08-10, 01:56 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,466,842
Posted By bmxsykes

How does the compare to your LTHR? My LTHR...

How does the compare to your LTHR?

My LTHR is 171 and I once did the 5x5x1 interval at 172-173. That was the last time I did them. I've been following the Time Crunched program using the same...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-31-10, 09:04 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,704
Posted By bmxsykes

Power, hopefully for Christmas. I would say RPE...

Power, hopefully for Christmas. I would say RPE around 8-9. I didn't feel like I had the "stuff" I normally do, but then again I'm not redlining it the whole time either.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-31-10, 09:00 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,704
Posted By bmxsykes

So, do I need to do more work above threshold or...

So, do I need to do more work above threshold or at threshold to become more efficient?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-31-10, 08:47 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,704
Posted By bmxsykes

Hr above lthr during entire race normal?

I completed my first 30min crit last weekend. After looking at the info from my Garmin I noticed that my HR was above my LTHR the entire race. Is this normal? I did not have the benefit of drafting...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-29-10, 05:37 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,676
Posted By bmxsykes

Ok, this definitely looks like suffering or...

Ok, this definitely looks like suffering or yelling at someone.
http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv38/elvisclock/IMG_9610.jpg
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-29-10, 03:52 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,676
Posted By bmxsykes

Getting ready to suffer in my first race. It's...

Getting ready to suffer in my first race. It's the only pic with my bike from the Tampa Twilight.

http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv38/elvisclock/028.jpg
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-29-10, 10:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,396
Posted By bmxsykes

I saw two guys go down on turn 2, the first on...

I saw two guys go down on turn 2, the first on the first lap. I didn't have the legs or the lungs and felt flat. I'll chalk that up to no race experience. According to the results on Florida Cycling...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-28-10, 01:38 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,191
Posted By bmxsykes

Tampa Twilight - first race, cat V. 30min warm-up...

Tampa Twilight - first race, cat V. 30min warm-up on the trainer in the Cycle-Ops tent. I've been riding for about a year but just recently started doing intervals and riding with the A rides on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-10, 07:58 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,291
Posted By bmxsykes

The Palm Springs Area.

The Palm Springs Area.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-26-10, 12:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,396
Posted By bmxsykes

Just read an article about the race in the TBT...

Just read an article about the race in the TBT which it warnes the spectators of "cyclist are known to jump curbs to avoid a bloddy crash and "riders will likely crash..." I will have my insurance...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-26-10, 10:57 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,665
Posted By bmxsykes

I mean stopping for the carnage, helping people...

I mean stopping for the carnage, helping people up. Are people like"haha b**ch, I'm on the podium today!"
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-26-10, 09:09 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,665
Posted By bmxsykes

^^^My first race is tomorrow so I don't know, but...

^^^My first race is tomorrow so I don't know, but how does one continue to race after something like this happens? I'm not even typically a very caring person to strangers but I think I would stop...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-10, 07:09 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,291
Posted By bmxsykes

I'm getting a new hoop today. I have my first...

I'm getting a new hoop today. I have my first race tomorrow and I'm not going the chance it.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-10, 07:19 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,291
Posted By bmxsykes

When I brought it to the shop I said I needed...

When I brought it to the shop I said I needed help finding what caused the flat. They put it on the stand, looked at it, spun the wheel,looked again, he finally realized that the wheel had two "valve...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-25-10, 07:11 PM
Replies: 2,197
Views: 346,896
Posted By bmxsykes

Damn, this is a hip thread! I personally can't...

Damn, this is a hip thread! I personally can't ride with music though. So far this thread would be a great mix for the pub afterwards.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-25-10, 07:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,396
Posted By bmxsykes

Of corse not, IT'S THE REAR. I went straight to...

Of corse not, IT'S THE REAR. I went straight to the shop(Ride N Roll Cylery-plug for great service!) and by coincedence the owner was at American Classic picking up some wheels and grabbed me a rim...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-10, 06:17 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,291
Posted By bmxsykes

Lottery ticket this weekend!

Lottery ticket this weekend!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-25-10, 06:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,396
Posted By bmxsykes

Yep, coming out of turn 1 I'm assuming heading...

Yep, coming out of turn 1 I'm assuming heading south on the long straight. Do the promoters sweep corners before races?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-10, 06:10 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,291
Posted By bmxsykes

I came out of a corner, heard a clang and woosh...

I came out of a corner, heard a clang and woosh of the air going out, pulled over to change and found this hex head screw all the way thru the rim. This is an American Classic Sprint 350 rim....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-10, 05:53 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,291
Posted By bmxsykes

Look what I found in my tire today.

Ment to put this in the 41 but it is also in the 33. Anyway enjoy. I know I am.
http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv38/elvisclock/325iphone005.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-10, 05:39 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,291
Posted By bmxsykes

Look what I found in my tire today.

I was riding the course fora race on Sunday and flatted. Upon inspection look what I found!
http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv38/elvisclock/325iphone005.jpg
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-25-10, 05:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,396
Posted By bmxsykes

I managed 8 laps of the 10 that I will be doing...

I managed 8 laps of the 10 that I will be doing on Sunday. Felt good using the headwind on the long open straigh for LT intervals. Making the turn to start lap number 9 I found this in the road! WTF...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-25-10, 01:31 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,734
Posted By bmxsykes

No wonder this forum is so DARK.

No wonder this forum is so DARK.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-25-10, 01:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,396
Posted By bmxsykes

Previewing the PP course today in an hour. I'll...

Previewing the PP course today in an hour. I'll report back later.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-10, 06:59 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 6,891
Posted By bmxsykes

Another non-drive side pic of the Cervelo. What...

Another non-drive side pic of the Cervelo. What is he hiding?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-21-10, 04:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,396
Posted By bmxsykes

Tampa Twilight Criterium and Pinellas Park Circuit Race -Who's In?

Tampa Twilight Criterium will be my first race. Obviously in the 5's with Ride N Roll Cyclery. Not decided on PP yet. I should ,seeing how I work at Lockheed Martin and drive the course daily.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-21-10, 07:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 699
Posted By bmxsykes

Despite the obvious fubar of the HR monitor...

Despite the obvious fubar of the HR monitor reading in the 250's you can see how the heart rate was on the same ride the previous week.
http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv38/elvisclock/satride2.jpg
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-21-10, 06:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 699
Posted By bmxsykes

Does a higher heart rate = sickness or anything else?

During a group ride yesterday I noticed that my heart rate was running much higher than usual and I wasn't able to hang near the fron as I usually do. Infact I got dropped twice but was able to catch...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-10, 11:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,766
Posted By bmxsykes

Try a smaller size. Too large = buldging at the...

Try a smaller size. Too large = buldging at the zipper.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-10, 08:48 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,397
Posted By bmxsykes

Unless of coarse it is an old man on medication...

Unless of coarse it is an old man on medication and plows into the whole group. We had that happen a few years back in Pinellas County.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-10, 02:46 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,946
Posted By bmxsykes

Obviously you are now 1 year older and thus 1 mph...

Obviously you are now 1 year older and thus 1 mph slower. Jeesh! Suck it up. You are old.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-10, 09:33 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,946
Posted By bmxsykes

This year I am 1mph faster than last year. My 1...

This year I am 1mph faster than last year. My 1 rep max went from 75 to 65. Does this mean I'm getting to small to lift?
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