count chocula Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 looked to me like he was just holding his spot and was forced to act that way. the retaliation (blocking farrar) was a bit much, but i don't think he was that out of line. /nopun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decyferon Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 well the commisioners of the tour thought it was 2 major infringements and they have kicked Renshaw out of the Tour, I didn't see anything wrong with the headbutts it looked like the other rider was infringing into his space but when renshaw sat up he did cross into the line of Farrar and forced him into the barriers I think they should have just relegated him to last place today and fined him, not kick him off the tour completely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 I could understand the head-butting thing if Dean was diving into Renshaw's space... like Cavendish did to Haussler about a month ago... but Dean barely came over. A flick of the elbow would be more appropriate. Then for Renshaw to do it a second and then a third time, and the third one was really uncalled for, was just kind of childish. Head-butting may fly in track racing but c'mon... in a bunch sprint with more than fifty guys on your wheel at well over 40mph... just stupid. That said, I don't think he should have been kicked out. Definitely relegated and definitely fined. I wonder if it was any team other than Garmin if Renshaw would have done that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 i guess he should have just used his front wheel. in the words of hesh: lé sigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 I know Mark a bit, worked at a few races with him he is a gentle sort of bloke but sprinting................... Dean was moving and trying to move onto Renshaw and for good reasons for his job. [on the brake levers, good grief] and had tried it a few times and persisted and it is Mark's job not to move and Dean did persist to move into and lean so he got the Aussie thump [i must admit, hard helments give you a few more inches of reach to do it :-)] and any one who has raced track, knows that the head push,/butt is a better way than shouldering, and if you are half a wheel or less behind {if you weigh 60kg and a 80 kg sod is meaning on you on a 30* bank to take the wheel off you if you run to the duck board knows what I mean} the move to the barrier after the banging is hard to tell if he know some one was making a run there, so I make no comment, till I see more {tonight's replay} What is needed is consistant judging and ruling from the race and UCI {lacking!} and if any one thinks Cav needs a Renshaw to win stages has not been watching much racing the last few years. and I read some where here that Cav was all washed up and his team mate was going to win all at the TDF ..................... Bike racing ya gotta love it It is fun eh! good perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 leg speed / spin drills you guys got any good ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Yes. Owning rollers help. Here's a good one. 8x30's... 8 sets of 30 second all out spinning. So, I'll cruise in about 53/17 going under 20mph. Drop down to the small ring and immediately start spinning as fast as you can and hold it for 30 seconds. If you have a cadence meter, you can try holding 120rpm for as long as you can and progressively upping the time with each ride. A good top speed drill for track sprinting: on a fixed gear, find a short steep hill that leads you into a clear, straightaway road. Go down the hill and let the bike pedal you, and once you hit flat, try spinning as fast as you can for 200-300m. Good for leg speed under power in a sprint. Rollers: in general they help your spin and pedaling. Try doing 1 minute on, one minute off fast spinning above 120rpm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 thanks. the 8x30's have a 30' recovery between each? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Yeah. Although since it's a spin workout, you're exercising your brain and muscle memory more than anything else. If you want, you can make it a minute recovery and I don't think it'd really mess things up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxcarrapist Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Was out at the North American bike polo championships today. Never seen bike polo in person before,have to say it looks fun as hell. Anyway heres a short clip I recorded of Seattle VS. ???. for anyone who cares. Recorded from my phone so not the greatest quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suburbanhell Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 yo my boy was there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 crit this morning got some pop back in the legs, finally. finished strong with some energy left - solid week so far. using friel's training program, had to regroup and start back on build 1… so it was nice to finish with the lead group considering the workouts/hours i've been doing all week. nice to be back training hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twin123 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Well I ordered this frame last week in size 23, so I guess I will have another project soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 what are you like 6'10"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat ralphy Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 madisons rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 reg'd for my first TT - in the 'non-aero' category. should be some fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 ugh. i wish we had a non-aero category in oregon. i want to give fixed TTing a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaes Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Was out at the North American bike polo championships today. Never seen bike polo in person before,have to say it looks fun as hell. Anyway heres a short clip I recorded of Seattle VS. ???. for anyone who cares. Recorded from my phone so not the greatest quality. Team smile from seattle vs wizard sleeves from Ottowa/Richmond VA. Best tournament I've been to yet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat ralphy Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Any tips on the best way to apply bar tape? I am putting it on some bull horns.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acer910 Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 theres a certain direction to wrap it so your hands dont loosen the tape over time. which my lbs seems to not understand, because when i bought my trek it wasnt wrapped right. but here ya go http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=71 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie McCracken Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 harrrliquin steez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Im hoping my questions thread will soon die soon (joker feel free to delete that shit) so I'ma post the answer to choc's Q in hur. I JUST started to ride again (thank the baby jesus). Took me forever to build up the courage but I finally did. Last week I rode 20 miles a day for six days. This week Ive done about 28 miles a day with tons moar hillz, and doing about an hour of yoga before each ride. nohomo. Its all being done on a mountain bike because 1.) riding hills for long distances on a front suspension mountain bike is hella underrated. and 2.) I need a new road bike that doesnt kill my back. Im also staying in the biggest gear the entire time an attempt to go slow, build muscle, and hopefully not lose weight. Except I am losing weight. Fast. Four pounds in one week. At 5' 9" I dont need to be under 150 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat ralphy Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 i got some extra weight for you....im like 6'4" 280+ I feel hella sorry for my bike tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEYS TBM Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Unlucky Aussie harsh punishment compared to the two blokes punching on a week earlier.... So much drama in the tour but that's what makes it interesting I suppose... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acer910 Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 i feel you on the weight loss issue, once i started running 20 miles a week i have to eat like CRAZY to keep my weight up. which im doing a shitty job at because im 6' and 150 on a good day. why does your road bike hurt your back? have you tried using a shorter stem and maybe putting a couple spacers on the fork? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 go schleck go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Fuck you skinny fuckers. I take in about 2500 calories on days that I train and I still can't lose weight. I burn anywhere between 900-1300 calories on weekday rides and much more on weekend rides... and way more on race days. I had cut back calories to less than 2000 in the hopes of finally losing weight but still nothing was dropping. Well, except my energy from not enough food. Maybe it's because I'm 41 years old and shit just isn't the same as it used to be. I can remember eating once a day and having energy to go, go, go all day. Ah... my 20's... good times. I hope Schleck riding like a monster in the mountains means he'll ride like a monster in the TT. I want to see Schleck on the top step of that podium... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Joker, have you ever experimented with high protein diets? Like, the Paleo diet maybe (which is conveniently gluten free)? I did it for a little while in the winter and dropped some lb's, although at my weight I don't have a whole lot to lose before I start losing top end power. I really don't think Schleck can take Contador in the TT unfortunately... :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defer Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 A friend of mine is looking for "something fast and light with good components" and has to have back mounts for a child's seat. he's currently looking at this: http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/cafe_noir.htm any feedback? suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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