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06-12-10, 08:06 PM
Has coddling tendencies.
Timing is everything. Today I rode along part of the final stage of the ToC (back in May), a 5 mile stretch leading up to the Rock Store climb. Leading up to and on the day of the race, the road surface was about as bad as it gets with a rough surface and plenty of heat/stress cracks. To my surprise and delight, that 5 mile stretch has recently been repaved with a nice smooth asphalt composite. The before and after experience is like night and day.
06-12-10, 08:36 PM
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Fast Young Guy got 2nd overall and first in the 3s tonight.
New training plan. Let Fast Young Guy kick my ass into form.
New training plan. Let Fast Young Guy kick my ass into form.
06-13-10, 03:58 AM
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06-13-10, 04:02 AM
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My team mate Bernie got away in a 12 man (approx) break in Prospect Park, towed them around for several laps (it was an awesome display of VO2 mojo to behold) and had sufficient snot to hold on for 2nd after all that. That guy is truly the Human Lung. This in a race that was so consistently fast that it was essentially strung out for 30+ miles, I would estimate at least 30 of the original 100+ rider field (35+ and women combined) got shelled, including yours truly. 28-30 mph every time I looked at the speedo, 22 mph up the 5% upgrade on the backside of the course.
First race back in about six weeks. I guess everybody's in shape except me. Oh well. Back to the drawing board.
First race back in about six weeks. I guess everybody's in shape except me. Oh well. Back to the drawing board.
06-13-10, 07:49 AM
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Skipped the club ride yesterday and went for a 4 hour mtb ride with some old friends. Found out this morning that there was a crash on the club ride and a friend got 4 broken ribs and a punctured lung. He's a geezer like me but has been a top pro, U.S. national team, two-time Olympian, etc. I hate to hear that stuff, I hope he's going to be o.k.
06-13-10, 09:41 AM
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Ugh! a mommy duck and 8 chicks got in the mill today. Mommy got scared and ran under the paper machine...feathers and parts everywhere...shut everything down and an hour clean up...ick...several babies are still wandering the mill but most were caught and will be raised by one of the guys.
not the same kind of tragedy but you may want to remind the fellas who took the chicks home, in case they have any kids.
06-13-10, 09:54 AM
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06-13-10, 10:22 AM
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06-13-10, 11:00 AM
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^^Bow chica wow wow^^
06-13-10, 12:10 PM
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ZeCanon - I'll trade you. 98F here with about 90% humidity.
I posted a new 20' PB, 4.5 hrs riding, tired, just ate, need shower and a nap. will shower, may not get the nap.
I posted a new 20' PB, 4.5 hrs riding, tired, just ate, need shower and a nap. will shower, may not get the nap.
06-13-10, 12:30 PM
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Made the break but with w hill each lap I couldn't hang as it got established. Went back to the chase and caught the break with two to go. With only a mile of real estate left I had to be happy with finishing.
06-13-10, 12:34 PM
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You truly are inspirational. Racing better while still half broken than most can while in tip top shape.
06-13-10, 01:27 PM
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06-13-10, 01:32 PM
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Heading out for a long ride. Gonna be hot. But (everybody now!) it's a dry heat.
06-13-10, 01:44 PM
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06-13-10, 01:48 PM
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If one wants to do a low tempo flat ride one shouldn't go out with a Pro MTB/cat 1 road racer. 3.5 hours in windy hot humid weather. I have to say my form has somewhat snapped back.
06-13-10, 02:20 PM
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06-13-10, 02:39 PM
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06-13-10, 02:45 PM
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as you well know, i'm just a guest worker.
that said, i have to deal with the same infrastructure as my hosts - including loose bricks that tend to bounce/jump up +/- 10cm when you ride over them.
they like to keep things interesting on their courses.
that said, i have to deal with the same infrastructure as my hosts - including loose bricks that tend to bounce/jump up +/- 10cm when you ride over them.
they like to keep things interesting on their courses.
Last edited by botto; 06-13-10 at 03:04 PM.