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1. •  
     CommentAuthorS. Felde
   • CommentTimeAug 4th 2012

    
   I did a group ride on mine not too long ago- mtn tires and everything. Carbon mountain bikes are pretty much road bikes when you air the tires up and stiffen the suspension. What bars did he run?
2. • CommentAuthorK Dub
   • CommentTimeAug 4th 2012

    
   Just normal flat bars. Literally just put a CX disk wheelset on the bike. Its a pretty hilly race with some big climbs and gnarly descents so I was surprised his gear let him keep up. I think it was some kind of single ring setup he used for Windham I guess. Kinda funny though since he did it as a joke and woodshedded lots of regional NRC riders who take being JV pro super serious
3. •  
     CommentAuthorS. Felde
   • CommentTimeAug 8th 2012

    
   Anyone else stoked on the crazy TTT today for Tour of Utah?
4. •  
     CommentAuthorZigZag
   • CommentTimeAug 8th 2012

    
   is there an online stream?Hella deeznuts
5. • CommentAuthorK Dub
   • CommentTimeAug 8th 2012

    
   I think their site has one, but it could just be a tracker?
6. •  
     CommentAuthorTransition3
   • CommentTimeAug 8th 2012 edited

    

   Posted By: ScottSorry to change the topic but is anyone else watching the Olympic triathlon? I am, suck it. They're allowed to draft off each other, yet TT bikes aren't allowed- is this not how these races work? The race is fully controlled.Hey, I just met you, and this is crazy, but here's my number, so call me, maybe?

   
   I assume you were watching the womens race. The commentating kills me. They need to upgrade their monitors. The crash corner was covered in wet leaves yet they blamed it on the paint. In the mens race the dude frome Canada crashed himself and another guy guy because he still had not put on his shoes when he hit the plywood ramp. They blamed it on the ramp. The 30 k mens point race was the best so far. You can watch it on nbcolympics.com replay. And what is up with Judo? The women looked like they were wresteling on Jerry Springer in bath robes. They should change the name to Olympic tripping.I am not bald, my hair is living in Reseda
7. •  
     CommentAuthorS. Felde
   • CommentTimeAug 8th 2012

    
   Pretty tight to watch. I've always been interested in watching triathlons. True story.
8. •  
     CommentAuthorTransition3
   • CommentTimeAug 8th 2012

    
   Watching does not come close to the satisfaction you get by wood shedding fat girls on poorly fitted tribikes. No lie.

   Hell Yeah!: TheWizard

   I am not bald, my hair is living in Reseda
9. • CommentAuthorLeProf
   • CommentTimeAug 9th 2012

    

   Posted By: ScottAnyone else stoked on the crazy TTT today for Tour of Utah?

   
   
   That was a crazy TTT course. It looked very BhausCrit style.Fuck happnd?
10. •  
      CommentAuthorTheWizard
    • CommentTimeAug 10th 2012

     

    Posted By: Transition3Watching does not come close to the satisfaction you get by wood shedding fat girls on poorly fitted tribikes. No lie.

    Hell Yeah!:TheWizard

    I am not bald, my hair is living in Reseda

    
    
    I miss Thursdays.
11. •  
      CommentAuthorTheWizard
    • CommentTimeAug 10th 2012

     
    I gotta do one more race to exchange my Cat5 n00b card for a Cat4 perma-fail card.
    
    Mormon Lake
    http://flagstaffcycling.squarespace.com/single-track-rr-mormon-lake-rr/
    
    Tolero Crits
    http://toleroracing.net/
    
    I'm not in contention shape right now, but I think any crash-free Cat5 race is worth doing. Anyone got any experience with these events?
12. •  
      CommentAuthorZigZag
    • CommentTimeAug 10th 2012

     
    The Tolero Crit is at a church, so maybe the power of Tucson Jebus will keep you upright?Hella deeznuts
13. • CommentAuthorK Dub
    • CommentTimeAug 10th 2012

     
    Dude, you can literally make up races to get your 4 in AZ. I made up 8/10 of my races to get mine and the coordinator approved like 2 hours after I sub'd it obviously hadn't even opened the file.
14. •  
      CommentAuthorx-ray
    • CommentTimeAug 10th 2012

     
    the mormon lake loop is a good ride, just be ready for a strong head wind in the afternoons.Give an Engineer an inch, and they'll measure it.
15. •  
      CommentAuthorTransition3
    • CommentTimeAug 10th 2012

     

    Posted By: K DubDude, you can literally make up races to get your 4 in AZ. I made up 8/10 of my races to get mine and the coordinator approved like 2 hours after I sub'd it obviously hadn't even opened the file.According to Scott's signature, I do not belong here.

    
    That is kinda like taking all of the Kirk cuts and being first to the church. You know you cheated but you feel great for the rest of the ride.

    Hell Yeah!: TheWizard

    I am not bald, my hair is living in Reseda
16. • CommentAuthorK Dub
    • CommentTimeAug 10th 2012

     
    The 5's are pointless.

    Hell Yeah!: TheWizard
17. • CommentAuthorK Dub
    • CommentTimeAug 11th 2012

     
    Anyone been following Tour of Utah? Local dude popped Leipheimer on the final climb today, but the fucking feed is almost unwatchable because the commentary is so so bad.
18. •  
      CommentAuthorS. Felde
    • CommentTimeAug 11th 2012

     
    Was waiting for you to post. Knew you would be stoked.
19. • CommentAuthorK Dub
    • CommentTimeAug 11th 2012

     
    Not stoked about how painful it is to listen to the commentary. Joe is a rad dude though and Levi is a douche so then its double rad and I was surprised that Utah is a bit nicer looking than I anticipated.
20. •  
      CommentAuthorS. Felde
    • CommentTimeAug 11th 2012 edited

     
    Kind of a dumb move by Manbebo today. What stage race were they taking about that he won by 18 minutes in Utah a few weeks ago?
21. • CommentAuthorK Dub
    • CommentTimeAug 11th 2012

     
    I don't think anything they said was based in reality. They spent like 10 minutes arguing about who was in the break at one point despite the fact that their own tracker said it was.

    Hell Yeah!: S. Felde
22. •  
      CommentAuthorS. Felde
    • CommentTimeAug 11th 2012

     
    And that helicopter camera is aweful. For some reason it looks like its the show MTV punkd.
23. • CommentAuthorK Dub
    • CommentTimeAug 12th 2012

     
    I have to be a positive peggy and at least be happy that I can watch it live. I have a feeling Joe is gunna woodshed some bitches today.
24. •  
      CommentAuthorS. Felde
    • CommentTimeAug 12th 2012

     
    Did you watch nature valley? That was kind of entertaining. I don't mind watching crits on that level because they're so fast.
25. • CommentAuthorK Dub
    • CommentTimeAug 12th 2012

     
    Nah I didn't get to. They go either way, but it usually seems that breaks go, but some team just sits on the front and blocks and then they fight to lead someone out. Doesn't happen as easily if its super tech. Watching the Air Force Classic I did notice that the top level pros literally never use their breaks.
26. • CommentAuthorct
    • CommentTimeAug 17th 2012

     
    This seems like a really weird move to me. On one hand Timmy Duggan has had a strong season and is with a big name squad as a reliable domestique, why would you want to go to a much smaller and lower profile team? But on the other, spidertech has said from the beginning that they want to build a world class program, and that will mean signing good talent to get there
27. • CommentAuthorK Dub
    • CommentTimeAug 17th 2012

     
    Liquigas is basically imploding. So far I think everyone good aside from Sagan and Basso have transferred and I would not be surprised to see Sagan sign with a big named squad like Saxo Bank in the next few months here.
    
    Duggan doesn't really have that many results to his name. Us as Americans think he's great because he worked hard in one race, ToC, and won nats. But look back at the history of nats and you'll see some names that never really went far past the domestic circuit with a ton of success. He's been good at a few races, but otherwise he'd be fairly anonymous and to most Europeans he probably is. Its sorta like riders moving to FDJ or Cofidis. I'm also not sure how a big World Tour team would really be able to use him in the bigger races either and not that many high dollar outfits are willing to waste a roster spot on a rider that has been a good domestique in some third tier week long stage races.
28. • CommentAuthorLeProf
    • CommentTimeAug 20th 2012

     
    Pain day in Spain & Colorado today. Fun to watch.Fuck happnd?
29. • CommentAuthorK Dub
    • CommentTimeAug 20th 2012

     
    Tyler Farrar finally wins against some C squad competition
30. • CommentAuthorLeProf
    • CommentTimeAug 20th 2012

     
    ^dunno. For what was supposed to be a flat stage, that peloton got whittled down pretty bad for day 1. I gotta give any sprinter props for staying in that peloton.
    
    And gotta give props to Contador for finally making a grand tour exciting to watch.Fuck happnd?
31. • CommentAuthorK Dub
    • CommentTimeAug 20th 2012

     
    Freddy Rodriguez finished right behind him and is a sprinter. I dunno it was a tough stage, but there's not even any notable sprinters there to begin with besides him. Vuelta was great though and easily could be the best GT this year if it stays like this. The route makes for more exciting racing as well with shorter stages, time bonuses, and more genuine uphill finishes.
32. • CommentAuthorburbs
    • CommentTimeAug 20th 2012

     
    that finish in telluride was hilar. given that most of the big name sprinters are skipping the us pro challenge, it was kinda a no brainer that in a bunch sprint tyler farrar would take the stage. he was visibly emotional about the win even though it was his sprint to lose.sorry kdub. this better?
33. •  
      CommentAuthorIshmael
    • CommentTimeAug 21st 2012

     
    yawndeath by strava
34. •  
      CommentAuthorIshmael
    • CommentTimeAug 21st 2012 edited

     
    Pro racing is great right now.

    Hell Yeah!: burbs

    Hell No!: burbs

    death by strava
35. •  
      CommentAuthorS. Felde
    • CommentTimeAug 21st 2012 edited

     

    Posted By: burbsthat finish in telluride was hilar. given that most of the big name sprinters are skipping the us pro challenge, it was kinda a no brainer that in a bunch sprint tyler farrar would take the stage. he was visibly emotional about the win even though it was his sprint to lose.sorry kdub. this better?

    Dude didn't even get in the mix in Tour of Utah though. Serious wave of DC's when I see that guy on tv.
36. • CommentAuthorct
    • CommentTimeAug 21st 2012

     
    DC's from this guy??? I can't see why...
    
    
    
    hilar to see DZ ralphing all over, that seemed to be the only good footage they captured. Weird coverage strarting so late into the stage and then having picture breakup most of the time and actually being able to hear the guys on the motorbikes yelling where to go and when to zoom in and out.

    Hell Yeah!: S. Felde
37. • CommentAuthorK Dub
    • CommentTimeAug 21st 2012

     
    I don't get the way they've made the stages on these races, its almost stupid. Cool, so there's an 80km climb in the middle of the stage, but a sprint finish? Same shit last year. So they make the stages longer, but set the finishes after descents on almost all but 1 climb? With so much awesome real estate to work with they seem to focus more on number of feet climbed or total altitude gained when that doesn't make shit fun to watch.
38. • CommentAuthorLeProf
    • CommentTimeAug 21st 2012

     
    So many Negative Nancys here. I still think that yesterday and now today's racing in ESP and CO was exciting to watch; I mean, really, how often do you see a ginger win anything?
    
    And, Kdub, I am sure you know way more about bike racing than me so feel free to tell me I'm wrong; but I can only imagine what a logistical nightmare it is to organize a race, especially in the USA, where you probably receive little political/community support for interrupting people's right to drive. So I would guess that USA Pro organizers will take what they can get in terms of receiving permission for road closures and town hosting. Yes, you may not have as stacked a field as Spain; but you are still seeing some decent names and tough racing, IMO.
    
    Sincerely,
    
    Positive Polly

    Hell Yeah!: TheWizard

    Fuck happnd?
39. •  
      CommentAuthoradamo
    • CommentTimeAug 21st 2012

     

    Posted By: LeProf I mean, really, how often do you see a ginger win anything?
    
    
    Positive PollyFuck happnd?

    
    
    aw huey

    Hell Yeah!: TheWizard, Freddie

    I have one speed, one gear: GO
40. • CommentAuthorK Dub
    • CommentTimeAug 21st 2012

     
    Positive post- check out 7th place, most likely going to Sky very shortly.
    
    Prof.- I'm sure that could be part of it, but this race has some huge financial backing in some very cycling friendly communities. Again, not much point in a stage that's basically a 2%-3% grade for 90 miles and then a 1k finish. I know most riders use it as training for Worlds and/or because they're not on the Vuelta squad, but I guess I just wish that some of these big races could be more exciting given all the cool shit there is to ride here. Utah was billed as the 'hardest race', but when you take out the stats the action was fairly boring.
41. • CommentAuthorLeProf
    • CommentTimeAug 21st 2012

     

    Posted By: K DubAgain, not much point in a stage that's basically a 2%-3% grade for 90 miles and then a 1k finish.

    true
    
    speaking of sky, thoughts on what they did in vuelta today? pretty douchebaggery, imo.Fuck happnd?
42. • CommentAuthorK Dub
    • CommentTimeAug 21st 2012

     
    I watched it live and couldn't really tell who was right, but it seems like Sky actually gassed it before he crashed. Kinda lame though on their part b/c no one in the break was a GC threat and you bet your ass they knew over the radio that he had gone done.
    
    TdF 2015- MERIKUHHH. Exciting group of riders coming up with quite a few beastly climbers developing.
43. •  
      CommentAuthorS. Felde
    • CommentTimeAug 21st 2012

     
    God american racers are fucking ugly.
    
    
    lol @ CT "ralphing".
44. •  
      CommentAuthorZigZag
    • CommentTimeAug 21st 2012

     
    Ralphing is when you get 9 of your closest tattooed buddies and take some black and white video of yourselves frollicking in rivers and eating artisan sandwiches near bicycles.

    Hell Yeah!: StPaul, S. Felde

    Hella deeznuts
45. •  
      CommentAuthorjeremyHCD
    • CommentTimeAug 22nd 2012

     
    ^do you have to walk someones tattooed dog first though or whatever?
46. • CommentAuthorK Dub
    • CommentTimeAug 22nd 2012

     
    you forgot that the riding has to be in a Forest and preceded by espresso at a whole in the wall $4 a shot coffee shop. Your bike must be steel and have some other dude's name on it and your wheels must revolve around Chris King hubs.
47. • CommentAuthorK Dub
    • CommentTimeAug 23rd 2012

     
    http://www.outsideonline.com/blog/meet-joe-dombrowski.html pumped on this article even though its vaguely pro cycling related in the spirit of the thread.
48. •  
      CommentAuthorS. Felde
    • CommentTimeAug 23rd 2012

     

    Posted By: ZigZagRalphing is when you get 9 of your closest tattooed buddies and take some black and white video of yourselves frollicking in rivers and eating artisan sandwiches near bicycles.

    Hell Yeah!:StPaul,Scott

    Hella deeznuts

    Mind blown
49. • CommentAuthorK Dub
    • CommentTimeAug 23rd 2012

     
    don't lie we'd all get paid to do that Rapha/Portland shit if we had the chance.

    Hell Yeah!: burbs
50. • CommentAuthorburbs
    • CommentTimeAug 23rd 2012

     
    ^amensorry kdub. this better?