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| #6198130 - 03/09/12 11:54 PM  Re: Cyclists that race - training
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| gamby   Post Master Supreme
 
 
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There's an article in the new Bicycling mag about rim depth and width, since new road rims seem to be going wider
 I only glanced over that so far.  My first thought was "hellaflush road bike"
   
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| #6324752 - 05/06/12 05:19 PM  Re: Cyclists that race - training
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| gamby   Post Master Supreme
 
 
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Gnarly     
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| #6360320 - 05/23/12 06:50 PM  Re: Cyclists that race - training
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| TexasCamaroSS   Major Member
 
 
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Got the bike today and can't wait to ride!  They really tried to sucker me into buying every possible thing at the store.  No thanks, I'll buy online for way cheaper.
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| #6360610 - 05/23/12 09:47 PM  Re: Cyclists that race - training
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| gamby   Post Master Supreme
 
 
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Welcome to the cult...      
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| #6363017 - 05/24/12 09:54 PM  Re: Cyclists that race - training
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| TexasCamaroSS   Major Member
 
 
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 Most of what I read online is geared towards flipping it and causing the handle bars to raise.  When I flip mine, it does the opposite.  Is that what you were saying to do?
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| #6363026 - 05/24/12 09:59 PM  Re: Cyclists that race - training
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| gamby   Post Master Supreme
 
 
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It's  more coolguy racer to have a flat/slammed stem.  I'm an admitted fred, so I don't care about my comfy upward-angled stem.  Plus, I'm not racing anyone.
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| #6364785 - 05/25/12 05:26 PM  Re: Cyclists that race - training
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| shamrok   Post Master Sr
 
 
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20 mile ride this morning in 20-30mph wind sucked. I hate living in an area that 10mph wind is normal and is often in the 20's. Anybody else ride in an area that is always windy. 
 yes but consider it simulated hills in this semi-flat hell we live in, if anything the wind has helped me with doing cadence work.
 
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| #6365003 - 05/25/12 08:10 PM  Re: Cyclists that race - training
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| TexasCamaroSS   Major Member
 
 
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Yesterday morning was the first time I'd ever ridden a road bike.  7 miles in 34 minutes...ugh.  
 Flipped the stem last night, got the clip-ins put on today and went out tonight to gave it another shot.  Even after running 2.5 miles this morning, I rode the same 7 miles in 29 min, so I am pleased (winds were stronger and it was 20 degrees hotter tonight).
 
 I imagine I can only get better!  I'm going to try to increase the distance in the morning and then take Sunday off completely (I say that now, we'll see how much of an itch I have Sunday morning).  The cycling was supposed to be in between running days, not supplement them.
  
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| #6365272 - 05/25/12 11:13 PM  Re: Cyclists that race - training
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Yesterday morning was the first time I'd ever ridden a road bike.  7 miles in 34 minutes...ugh.   Flipped the stem last night, got the clip-ins put on today and went out tonight to gave it another shot.  Even after running 2.5 miles this morning, I rode the same 7 miles in 29 min, so I am pleased (winds were stronger and it was 20 degrees hotter tonight).   I imagine I can only get better!  I'm going to try to increase the distance in the morning and then take Sunday off completely (I say that now, we'll see how much of an itch I have Sunday morning).  The cycling was supposed to be in between running days, not supplement them.      
 Just do both!  Then throw in a little swimming and you're ready for a tri.
   
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| #6367385 - 05/27/12 08:09 PM  Re: Cyclists that race - training
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| robbbby   master electrician
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no, it is this race
 http://chicoracing.com/2012-mountain-bik...nd-shedule.html
 
 we are doing an 8 person team so it really doesn't require much endruance.  We used to do it with 4 people and it was killer.  No time to sleep and so rough stopping and starting again.  No idea how guys do teams of 2 or solo, just crazy.
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| #6373685 - 05/31/12 12:46 AM  Re: Cyclists that race - training
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| gamby   Post Master Supreme
 
 
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NICE.  Anyone take pics?
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| #6381639 - 06/04/12 05:55 AM  Re: Cyclists that race - training
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| robbbby   master electrician
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roadies    
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