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Forum: Cyclocross Racing
10-08-14, 10:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,310
Posted By colobrio

This and . . . Work on covering the 50 meters...

This and . . . Work on covering the 50 meters without any pedaling, after the first dismount. It forces you to use the "forward thrust" mentioned above.

Also, it's probably a good idea to work on...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
03-20-14, 09:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,938
Posted By colobrio

I'll second (third? fourth?) the eggbeaters. And...

I'll second (third? fourth?) the eggbeaters. And also the shoes: in most races you're on the bike 95% of the time, so what matters most is a sole stiff enough for efficient riding.

But, for that...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
11-14-13, 11:52 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,444
Posted By colobrio

Nine or so races into my first season on egg...

Nine or so races into my first season on egg beaters, I love them. Not a single issue getting out, and I'm getting back in more consistently than I did with SPDs or attacs. This is also my first...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
11-13-13, 01:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 764
Posted By colobrio

Thanks, it looks like a nice active forum. I...

Thanks, it looks like a nice active forum. I will repost there in a couple days if nothing turns up here.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
11-13-13, 01:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 764
Posted By colobrio

Thanks for the tip. That does look like a great...

Thanks for the tip. That does look like a great time, although I doubt I can swing spending the entire last day of the family (in-law) gathering away from the family gathering. Maybe . . .
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
11-12-13, 03:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 764
Posted By colobrio

Any Austin area CX Thanksgiving week?

I'm going to be in the Georgetown, TX from Wednesday through Thursday of TG week, and I'd love to get in a little CX action while I'm down there. I've checked the Texas CX website and see there...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
10-02-13, 04:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,310
Posted By colobrio

Gap

If you're confident taking barriers at speed, they become a great place to get a little gap without burning a match. If the rider you gap has a bigger engine he'll just catch you back in 30 seconds,...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-12-13, 03:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 886
Posted By colobrio

Reverse

I think the opposite may more often make sense. Sometimes out here when there's a particularly technical bit of a sort someone could get hurt on, they close it off during the juniors races. I...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-04-13, 09:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,807
Posted By colobrio

The single most commonly given and important...

The single most commonly given and important piece of advice is to look ahead to the exit of the corner, not at the apex or a foot in front of your front wheel. It seems like the simplest things in...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
07-25-13, 03:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,318
Posted By colobrio

Clement

I raced on Clement PDX clinchers the last two years and think they are a great all around tire. If I was staying on clinchers this year, I probably would run their new MXP in the back and the PDX in...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
06-13-13, 07:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,412
Posted By colobrio

The past couple seasons I was on a version of...

The past couple seasons I was on a version of your model - I tried to reach a plateau around the end of October and hold it through states the second weekend in December. It's worked pretty well,...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-07-13, 11:51 AM
Replies: 3,036
Views: 362,226
Posted By colobrio

Here's footage of the dirt section of "The...

Here's footage of the dirt section of "The Koppenberg" circuit race outside of Boulder. Since my race strategy consisted of hanging on to the back of the dwindling group as long as I could, I'll...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
04-30-13, 11:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,716
Posted By colobrio

Sure thing. Sadly, about all an honorary...

Sure thing. Sadly, about all an honorary membership gets you is the ability to buy a (misspelled) t-shirt:

313963

How did the race predictor do?
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
04-29-13, 09:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,716
Posted By colobrio

homage

You're so badass, we decided to rename our team after you:

http://www.racerxcycling.com

It's too bad we got the spelling wrong; too late to change it once the kit arrived.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-17-13, 10:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 975
Posted By colobrio

What do I think? That ya'll crash a lot in...

What do I think? That ya'll crash a lot in Idaho. In about four hours of footage this season, I think I got a total of five crashes that I can think of (2 mine). The last one was pretty...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-16-13, 08:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 724
Posted By colobrio

I'm questioning if 90% rideable is "middling" at...

I'm questioning if 90% rideable is "middling" at all.[/QUOTE]

A typical 45 minute cat 3 race covers what, 10-12 miles? If 10% is unrideable, it means you're running a mile plus up steep hills,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-07-13, 12:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 714
Posted By colobrio

no suspension

No suspension. If you already have a hardtail, you should be able to get a rigid fork very cheaply. Swap that, not the handlebars, and you'll be fine. That's what I raced "back in the day," and...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
10-23-12, 08:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,655
Posted By colobrio

Ticket sales are up now on the website. I think...

Ticket sales are up now on the website. I think I saw $40 for the weekend. I've already checked on airfare; it's looking good.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
10-02-12, 04:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,350
Posted By colobrio

That about sums it up. Learning to stand without...

That about sums it up. Learning to stand without losing traction is very helpful on the short steeps.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
08-10-12, 09:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,425
Posted By colobrio

Most non-championship 'cross races most places in...

Most non-championship 'cross races most places in the country allow mountain bikes, w/o bar ends. Most people in most of these races are riding 'cross bikes - for a reason. I have done a few races...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-10-12, 11:50 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,080
Posted By colobrio

Yep. I wired my road bike into my (ancient)...

Yep. I wired my road bike into my (ancient) computrainer on Sunday. It won't see pavement again until February. Until then, if I'm outside, I'm on my 'cross bike.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-01-12, 03:58 PM
Replies: 3,036
Views: 362,226
Posted By colobrio

Thanks for the feedback, Shovelhd. I understand...

Thanks for the feedback, Shovelhd. I understand the "sphere" comments well enough (obviously not well enough to have fixed it yet, but enough to understand the problem), but I'm not as sure what I...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-01-12, 02:39 PM
Replies: 3,036
Views: 362,226
Posted By colobrio

I guess this would help: ...

I guess this would help:
https://vimeo.com/45029589
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-01-12, 02:38 PM
Replies: 3,036
Views: 362,226
Posted By colobrio

Here's a barcam of the last 9 laps of the...

Here's a barcam of the last 9 laps of the Colorado state criterium championship, cat 35+4. It's a very technical course - relatively narrow, and six corners per 70 second (at cat 4 speeds) lap. ...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-22-12, 03:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 725
Posted By colobrio

Actually, yeah

At an average of 4.1%, it is kinda flat, at least as climbs go. Just long as hell.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-20-12, 11:06 AM
Replies: 3,036
Views: 362,226
Posted By colobrio

Effin clinic. Thanks for posting.

Effin clinic. Thanks for posting.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-05-12, 03:02 PM
Replies: 3,036
Views: 362,226
Posted By colobrio

Did you used to live in Denver? Yes, Turin...

Did you used to live in Denver?

Yes, Turin is still sponsoring. It's one of the longest-running races in Denver, and it's been Turn for at least most of that time.

I did the race back in '97...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-05-12, 10:09 AM
Replies: 3,036
Views: 362,226
Posted By colobrio

Here's a barcam of Sunday's City Park Criterium...

Here's a barcam of Sunday's City Park Criterium in Denver, the 35+ cat 4 field. I took the first two laps, all three prime laps, and the last four laps - except that when I restarted the camera at...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
05-30-12, 11:55 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,165
Posted By colobrio

14.5 weeks to go

Which is to say, "yes."

But in a couple weeks I'll take my 'cross bike off the trainer and start getting in a weekly ride on the dirt, so it's all good. I've got a soft spot for taking the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-24-12, 04:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,881
Posted By colobrio

I will, or some variation on it - but not until...

I will, or some variation on it - but not until the 2nd half of the summer. My road season ends in a few weeks, but this thread got me thinking about how best to build towards the 'cross season.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-24-12, 03:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,881
Posted By colobrio

Thanks for the input. Putting together your...

Thanks for the input. Putting together your comment with Waterrockets', it sounds like one good approach might be two weeks focusing on push, two weeks focusing on pull, then rest week.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-24-12, 11:38 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,881
Posted By colobrio

A question for the "push/pull" believers: if you...

A question for the "push/pull" believers: if you are going to focus on FTP for two blocks, do you mostly "push" in the first and "pull" in the second, or do both blocks look about the same (but...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-22-12, 08:30 PM
Replies: 936
Views: 226,765
Posted By colobrio

Thanks, RacerEx, exactly what I needed to know....

Thanks, RacerEx, exactly what I needed to know. Quite a bit's changed, gear wise, in the thirteen years I went without racing a road bike. I would prefer friction for the front; rear, I guess it...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-22-12, 01:32 PM
Replies: 936
Views: 226,765
Posted By colobrio

I've got a question regarding bar-end shifters. ...

I've got a question regarding bar-end shifters. I've finally replaced my 15 year old road bike, and I'm planning on converting it to dedicated TT bike. The frame was always a little small for me,...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-09-12, 11:17 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,727
Posted By colobrio

I've never dropped a chain since installing one...

I've never dropped a chain since installing one on my 'cross bike - and that's saying kind of a lot. Probably the best $10 I've spent on bike gear. I hadn't thought about sticking one on my road...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-08-12, 02:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,727
Posted By colobrio

In addition to agreeing with MDcatV, I would add...

In addition to agreeing with MDcatV, I would add that the best odds usually lie in a relatively short, all-out effort. In relatively short races - which includes most lower cat races - there is not...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-29-12, 08:42 PM
Replies: 3,036
Views: 362,226
Posted By colobrio

Very nice pull, HMF. And that does look like...

Very nice pull, HMF. And that does look like some fun racing. If we ever visit the in-laws during sometime other than the holidays, hopefully I'll be able to make it down.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-29-12, 08:40 PM
Replies: 3,036
Views: 362,226
Posted By colobrio

Here's the beginning of the Koppenberg Circuit...

Here's the beginning of the Koppenberg Circuit race, 35+4:

http://vimeo.com/41261039

This is a classic Boulder race, featuring a 17% dirt hill. Unfortunately, I get taken out 100 yards before...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-13-12, 11:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,159
Posted By colobrio

Increasing protein. When I was in school and...

Increasing protein. When I was in school and started riding about 10 hours a week (the highest volume I've ever managed consistently).A couple months I started feeling really flat, the legs just...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-06-12, 03:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,116
Posted By colobrio

Wow. Grealish puts on great races, it's a shame...

Wow. Grealish puts on great races, it's a shame to hear he's such a whanker. I'm happy to ride "underfunded" collegiate races, and started off my season at D.U.'s crit. I've also always enjoyed...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-28-12, 04:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 775
Posted By colobrio

If you're willing to drop another $100, the next...

If you're willing to drop another $100, the next expense would be a disc cover from wheelbuilder.com

One seatpost option that may work - I've got a zero-set back post that gets me into a decent...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-20-12, 10:39 AM
Replies: 3,036
Views: 362,226
Posted By colobrio

This is largely spot on, and the explanation...

This is largely spot on, and the explanation largely is nerves. I was timid at the top of the course where the jockeying took place for position heading into the big round about. Then I scrubbed to...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-20-12, 09:26 AM
Replies: 3,036
Views: 362,226
Posted By colobrio

University of Denver Crit, SM4-5

First 5, middle 2, and last 5 laps. In Denver's City Park, March 18, 2012.

http://vimeo.com/38820784

http://vimeo.com/38820784
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-09-12, 08:48 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 6,648
Posted By colobrio

If you never are falling, then you are also doing...

If you never are falling, then you are also doing it wrong.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-07-12, 11:23 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 6,648
Posted By colobrio

It sounds like ya'll have a pretty cutthroat...

It sounds like ya'll have a pretty cutthroat breed of racing in New England. It may be time to drop some frontier justice on a few racers. People who intentionally make the sport more dangerous...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-06-12, 11:04 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 6,648
Posted By colobrio

On the other hand, the crash that sent me off the...

On the other hand, the crash that sent me off the rails happened because I swerved when I should have braked. I just wasn't willing to give up the chance of sprinting for a cat 3 podium (yes, I...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-06-12, 06:37 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 6,648
Posted By colobrio

Thanks for the tips, fellas. I think easing back...

Thanks for the tips, fellas. I think easing back into it is good advice. As someone whose results came almost exclusively in crits I'm not willing to give them up. That said, jumping straight back...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-06-12, 01:30 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 6,648
Posted By colobrio

Relaxed - tips?

Others above had made the point that staying relaxed is very important, and I completely agree. With apologies for taking things in a sports psychology direction, I wonder if anyone can offer up...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-13-12, 03:39 PM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 777,357
Posted By colobrio

Relation between peak power and 5s power?

My only power-measuring device is a (very) old Computrainer Pro NES. It has the ability to do tests across a set virtual distance, and give average and peak powers for the entire session. It cannot...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
10-25-11, 04:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,031
Posted By colobrio

Whenever it's not cold, I carry a small bottle...

Whenever it's not cold, I carry a small bottle (from a running fuel belt, about 5 oz) in my jersey pocket. For me, at least, it's enough to fix a painfully dry throat.
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