http://www.veloproject.com/forums/ VeloProject.com Forums: Forum: General Discussion - Recent Posts en Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:28:41 +0000 http://www.veloproject.com/forums/topic/masters-training-ride-this-sunday#post-126 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 22:42:25 +0000 geoscience 126@http://www.veloproject.com/forums/ <p>Here is my proposal for tomorrow. It's a bit shy of fifty but should be good. See you all at Cycles de Oro at 1:00 for roll out!</p> <p>-Matt</p> <p><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&#38;hl=en&#38;msa=0&#38;msid=108067162908405071547.00045a81b0e1f9cc8c76e&#38;ll=36.174743,-79.733276&#38;spn=0.222264,0.339203&#38;z=12" rel="nofollow">http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&#38;hl=en&#38;msa=0&#38;msid=108067162908405071547.00045a81b0e1f9cc8c76e&#38;ll=36.174743,-79.733276&#38;spn=0.222264,0.339203&#38;z=12</a> </p> http://www.veloproject.com/forums/topic/masters-training-ride-time-again#post-125 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:54:56 +0000 geoscience 125@http://www.veloproject.com/forums/ <p>I think it is the appropriate time of year to start this ride up again. As usual, those whom are interested should meet this Sunday, at Cycles De Oro at 1:00 PM. The pace will be a low endurance, recovery type one around 17 mph for 50 miles or so. Of course we will slow up on the up hills and speed down the other side. And there will be the inevitable pee break. Remember we should have averaged about 17 mph by the end of the ride.</p> <p>Riding off of the front is discouraged and no riders will be dropped. The goal is to have everyone together as much as possible and have a cohesive group of riders. Remember, it's all about having fun and enjoying a Sunday afternoon on a bike amongst friends!</p> <p>I know the roads north of town reasonably well, and I'll be the first to admit I don't know the roads south well at all. I'll try to have a route planned for these rides, and I encourage those who know the area well to help out with the routes once in awhile to avoid monotony. </p> <p>If this sounds good to everybody I'll see you this Sunday!</p> <p>-Matthew Thomas </p> http://www.veloproject.com/forums/topic/walnut-cove-criterium#post-124 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 11:29:18 +0000 RandySmith 124@http://www.veloproject.com/forums/ <p>I tentatively am going. Not sure if Cat 3 or 45+. </p> http://www.veloproject.com/forums/topic/walnut-cove-criterium#post-123 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 22:14:58 +0000 wmstout 123@http://www.veloproject.com/forums/ <p>Thanks for the info Mike. I am planning on racing the Cat 3. </p> http://www.veloproject.com/forums/topic/sunday-morning-training-ride#post-122 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 18:10:43 +0000 Matt Thomas 122@http://www.veloproject.com/forums/ <p>Hey guys! It's Matthew Thomas from Cycles de Oro here. Tomorrow Ashley Powell will be leading out a training ride from Yum Yum's on Spring Garden St., across from UNCG at 9:30 in the morning. Hope you all can make it. I also need Jeremy's phone #. He rides on your team on the Cervelo. I told him an earlier time and I need to contact him.</p> <p>Here is a description of what we did last week:</p> <p>Yum Yums, 9:30 Sunday: Following a minimum 30 minutes warm-up out of<br /> town, riders will take turns going solo off the front for exactly five<br /> minutes with approximately 30 seconds of head start. This may be<br /> adjusted slightly for each solo rider in order for the chasers to<br /> close the gap at around 3-5 minutes.</p> <p>No one should attack in the chase group! If you feel the need to go<br /> harder, it is ok to leave the group if you can do so without<br /> attacking, but in general , each rider should try to keep the chase<br /> group together and not try to split it up by out-riding everyone else.<br /> If the soloist is caught before five minutes, it's wide open. Everyone<br /> should stop working at the five minute mark. If the soloist is still<br /> ahead, he/she should ride back to meet the group. Riders are welcome<br /> to go longer than 5 minutes, though, and they should meet at 1 o'clock<br /> at the shop.</p> <p>There should be 5-10 minutes rest- depending on the intensity of the<br /> previous effort and how long it takes everyone to regroup - while<br /> everyone rides EASY. This means 10-15 mph on flat ground. No half-<br /> wheeling, no riding ahead. Anyone dropped during the previous effort<br /> should be able to easily catch back up. Riders are welcome to ride<br /> kinda hard the whole time, though, and they should meet at the shop at<br /> 1 o'clock.</p> <p>This should go on for pretty much the entire ride except for just<br /> before the Caraway climb. Everyone should stay together and ride an<br /> easy to medium tempo pace(&lt;21mph) from the last store before the<br /> climb(where we take the left fork) to the bottom of the climb. Once we<br /> reach the bottom of the climb together, it's a race to the top. Some<br /> may choose not to ride the last steep section up to the coul-de-sac.<br /> Everyone will re-group at the store at the bottom of the descent where<br /> we'll try to keep the stop as brief as possible. We'll shoot the<br /> shizzle after we get going, not while sitting outside the store.</p> <p>For the average Cat 4-1, this ride should be as easy or hard as you<br /> need it to be. If you're having trouble keeping up, no problem, just<br /> sit-in as much as possible- never take a pull, and never take a flyer.<br /> This is perfectly acceptable.</p> <p>If the group is more than around 10 riders, we may combine riders off<br /> the front, in order to give all willing riders several efforts off the<br /> front. </p> http://www.veloproject.com/forums/topic/walnut-cove-criterium#post-121 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:55:19 +0000 MikeTurner 121@http://www.veloproject.com/forums/ <p>WALNUT COVE CRITERIUM usac permit applied for </p> <p> Saturday, September 6th, 2008<br /> Location- Downtown Walnut Cove, North Carolina<br /> 3/4 Mile Rectangular Course</p> <p>Start Time Category Race Length Places Prizes Entry Fees Sponsor<br /> 12 Noon Juniors 30 min. 3 Prizes 10.00<br /> 12:45 Cat 5 30 min. 3 Prizes 20.00<br /> 1:30 Cat.4 40 min. 6 250.00 25.00 Ken’s Bike Shop<br /> 2:30 Cat 3 40 min. 10 500.00 30.00 Riazzi-Rhyne Inv.<br /> 3:30 Master 45+ 40 min. 6 250.00 25.00<br /> 4:30 Master 35+ 40 min. 6 250.00 25.00<br /> 5:30 Pro 1,2,3 50 min. 15 2,000.00 40.00<br /> 6:40 Women’s 1,2/ 3,4 30 min. 6/3 250/100 25.00 Christine Rucker<br /> Photography</p> <p> This is the basic flyer for the race and prize amounts may increase but entries will not --Field limit of 100 riders per race / 50 for Cat 5 -- All riders must complete a USAC rider release—Races held rain or shine—one support pit near start finish—USAC annual licenses will be available for purchase at registration -- Registration starts at 11:00 for Juniors followed at 12:00 for Cat 5’s , etc,-- Registration starts 1 hour before each race and ends 15 minutes before start of specific race or when field limit is attained—USDOT/ CPSC standard helmets must be worn at all times while on bicycles—no feeding will be allowed—Promoter reserves the right to combine races.</p> <p>This event is put on by Hearts Racing Club to benefit The Stokes County Arts Council and StokesCORE<br /> Send entries Hearts Racing Club c/o Ken’s Bike Shop -- 2750 Reynolda Road—Winston-Salem, N.C. 27106<br /> Call Ken Or Matt @ 336-724-9688 or e-mail <a href="mailto:--ken@kensbikeshop.com">--ken@kensbikeshop.com</a><br /> Individual race sponsorships are available and additions to prize lists will be accepted </p> http://www.veloproject.com/forums/topic/hp-velo-club-jersey#post-119 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:19:49 +0000 tcartee 119@http://www.veloproject.com/forums/ <p>I recently picked up a packet at Bicycle Toy and Hobby for some new Velo Team gear that I had ordered. It consisted of 1 XL jersey and 1 L jersey. I had ordered 2 XL jerseys. If anyone has recently picked up their packet and needs to switch out a L jersey for an XL, please call or email me. Thanks.<br /> Trevor Cartee 336-337-3540 or <a href="mailto:tcartee@cgrproducts.com">tcartee@cgrproducts.com</a> </p> http://www.veloproject.com/forums/topic/link-sharing#post-118 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:28:04 +0000 vinpaysdoc 118@http://www.veloproject.com/forums/ <p>Monty,</p> <p>Can you put up a link to Spinergy's blogspot? We're trying to come together as one happy family and we should have links to each others' sites: </p> <p><a href="http://www.swagbag.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.swagbag.blogspot.com/</a></p> <p>Thanks,<br /> Greg </p> http://www.veloproject.com/forums/topic/the-piedmont-triad-omnium-the-latest#post-112 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:45:17 +0000 RandySmith 112@http://www.veloproject.com/forums/ <p>Greg,</p> <p>I think most of the Cat 5's have entered the 40+ Cat 4/5 field.</p> <p>Randy </p> http://www.veloproject.com/forums/topic/thursday-july-10th-ride-canceled#post-111 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:01:17 +0000 BFrazier 111@http://www.veloproject.com/forums/ <p>Due to pending storms tracking toward High Point tonight's ride is being canceled. </p> http://www.veloproject.com/forums/topic/the-piedmont-triad-omnium-the-latest#post-110 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:56:30 +0000 vinpaysdoc 110@http://www.veloproject.com/forums/ <p>Folks,</p> <p>We are still short on volunteers to Marshall the course on Saturday. Please, please, please contact Wayne Baucino (wbaucino [at] yahoo.com) if you can help out!</p> <p>Time Trial - The start times are starting to be posted. Folks will generally go out in their respective Categories with Pro 1,2,3 being the first. The start times are approximations at this point, but you likely won't start BEFORE the start time listed.</p> <p>I'd also like to encourage all of you to go ahead and sign up for the three events. I don't see any Veloproject folks in the Cat 5 other than me. This is in our back yard and we should have a good showing at this one for our sponsors. Sign up here today: </p> <p><a href="http://www.pre-reg.com/Users/RacerMain.aspx?EventID=83" rel="nofollow">http://www.pre-reg.com/Users/RacerMain.aspx?EventID=83</a></p> <p>Greg </p> http://www.veloproject.com/forums/topic/june-7-ride#post-92 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:23:57 +0000 MikeTurner 92@http://www.veloproject.com/forums/ <p>Hello All, because of the high heat forecast for Saturday the start time is changed to 7 AM. We'll be pedaling out of Oak Ridge Elementary at 7 to Sauratown and Hanging Rock, approx 88 mi. Also I figure on possibly/probably 4 stops, Moratock Park ( approx 35mi ), Hanging Rock Visitor's Center ( approx 55mi ), the little store in Meadows ( approx 65mi ) and the Citgo in Walnut Cove ( approx 73mi ). On the way up, when we get to Moratock, we'll pow wow and se how everyone's doing with the heat and decide if we need to make a route change.</p> <p>Mike </p> http://www.veloproject.com/forums/topic/june-7-ride#post-91 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:20:11 +0000 MikeTurner 91@http://www.veloproject.com/forums/ <p>Hello all, doesn't look like I'll find a ticket to Mitchell though if I do even last minute I'll go. So I'm planning a Saturday June 7 ride, leaving from Oak Ridge Elementary at 8AM and doing route 28 to Sauratown and Hanging Rock via Dillard. The route is listed as 88 miles. Everyone is welcome, ride at your own pace and we'll regroup as necessary. </p> http://www.veloproject.com/forums/topic/selle-smp-saddles#post-90 Fri, 30 May 2008 06:52:27 +0000 wmstout 90@http://www.veloproject.com/forums/ <p>I have never tried one, but some bike shops will let you try them before you buy them. Paceline in Winston used to have a loaner program (I don't know if they still do), you would leave a deposit and they let you try a seat for a week or so. After the trial period you take the seat back and get another or buy a new one of the same style. I suppose if the "loaner" was new you could just keep that one. They had a set of loaner seats that were all used and they kept those and sold new ones. </p> http://www.veloproject.com/forums/topic/selle-smp-saddles#post-89 Thu, 29 May 2008 11:49:35 +0000 jackhammer 89@http://www.veloproject.com/forums/ <p>Anybody tried or is anyone using one of the Selle SMP saddles? I have been reading about the design of the saddle. They are expensive so I thought I would ask before I bought one.</p> <p>Jack </p> http://www.veloproject.com/forums/topic/memorial-day-ride#post-88 Mon, 26 May 2008 08:07:23 +0000 cmooreduck 88@http://www.veloproject.com/forums/ <p>In addition to the GVC ride from Hagan Stone on Memorial Day, there is a planned ride leaving from the Fitness Center in High Point. Departure time is promptly at 10 am. Various ride paces; not a hammerfest. Destination is Caraway Mtn. area for approximately 3 hour ride. </p> http://www.veloproject.com/forums/topic/rolling-in-the-valley-bike-ride#post-76 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:44:54 +0000 DOUG 76@http://www.veloproject.com/forums/ <p>I called the Silver Valley Civitan club and was told that the ROLLING IN THE VALLEY ride is VERY MUCH STILL ON!!!</p> <p>Come ride with us there. </p> http://www.veloproject.com/forums/topic/rolling-in-the-valley-bike-ride#post-74 Wed, 07 May 2008 22:12:50 +0000 BFrazier 74@http://www.veloproject.com/forums/ <p>Jack Hammer said: I have a flier that they sent me. It is Saturday May 10th. Sign up is 7am-8am. Riders off at 8. There is a 25 &#38; 50 mile route. Ride location - I-85 to 109 south to South Park Shopping Center, intersection 109 &#38; 64. Registration fee - $35.00 </p> http://www.veloproject.com/forums/topic/rolling-in-the-valley-bike-ride#post-73 Wed, 07 May 2008 16:58:14 +0000 BFrazier 73@http://www.veloproject.com/forums/ <p>The traditional weekend for the Rolling in the Valley Bike Ride, sponsored by the Silver Valley Civitan Club, is usually scheduled for this coming weekend, Saturday May 10th. I can't find any 2008 information concerning the ride. I notice that the ride calendar shows a question mark next to the ride. Does anyone know if the ride was discontinued this year? </p> http://www.veloproject.com/forums/topic/foothills-classic#post-62 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:15:00 +0000 MikeTurner 62@http://www.veloproject.com/forums/ <p>Hi Greg, hope that clavicle is getting better! The Foothills Classic Century is hard, a good 'test' for this early in the season. It only sprinkled on us occasionally so the weather was actually pretty nice. Mike </p> http://www.veloproject.com/forums/topic/foothills-classic#post-61 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:13:52 +0000 vinpaysdoc 61@http://www.veloproject.com/forums/ <p>Mike,</p> <p>Sorry, it looks like it might rain around 1 pm. I'm just starting to ride after a clavicle fracture and won't likely ride if there's a chance of rain. </p> <p>Have a good one.<br /> Greg </p> http://www.veloproject.com/forums/topic/foothills-classic#post-60 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:59:14 +0000 MikeTurner 60@http://www.veloproject.com/forums/ <p>Anyone riding the Foothills Classic on Sat. April 19? I plan to, just seeing if anyone else will be there. Mike </p> http://www.veloproject.com/forums/topic/saturday-ride#post-56 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:28:21 +0000 jwaldrop 56@http://www.veloproject.com/forums/ <p>What is everyone doing tomorrow? Weather looks sketchy. Who is up for rescheduling the ride for Sunday? </p> http://www.veloproject.com/forums/topic/review-of-new-kit#post-37 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:09:35 +0000 vinpaysdoc 37@http://www.veloproject.com/forums/ <p>Of course, the day I got the email I went down to Bicycle Toy and picked up the kits.</p> <p>Not known as the smartest cyclist in town, I decided I'd put the kit to the test on a long ride yesterday.</p> <p>First, how does it look? Darn nice. If someone hadn't pointed out to me the red on the bib legs I wouldn't have noticed it at all. Great design and color scheme.</p> <p>Next, how was it to ride in? I took it for a 6 hour spin and was as comfortable as a chamois can make one on a bicycle saddle. The fabric did not irritate me at all. I love the full zip jersey style!</p> <p>Verdict? Great looking kit that is as comfortable as they come! At the initial team price it also represents a great value.</p> <p>Thanks to Bill for all the work he's done putting this together!</p> <p>Greg </p> http://www.veloproject.com/forums/topic/update-on-kits#post-36 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:05:02 +0000 wmstout 36@http://www.veloproject.com/forums/ <p>Kits are finally here! Kits are available for pickup at Bicycle Toy and Hobby. </p> http://www.veloproject.com/forums/topic/update-on-kits#post-29 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:30:08 +0000 vinpaysdoc 29@http://www.veloproject.com/forums/ <p>Randy,</p> <p>I got it right after I posted.</p> <p>Greg </p> http://www.veloproject.com/forums/topic/update-on-kits#post-26 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:45:39 +0000 RandySmith 26@http://www.veloproject.com/forums/ <p>Greg,</p> <p>Monty broadcasted an email to the membership last night. If you did not get it, please check with him, there may be some problem.</p> <p>Thanks,<br /> Randy </p> http://www.veloproject.com/forums/topic/update-on-kits#post-25 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 09:36:54 +0000 vinpaysdoc 25@http://www.veloproject.com/forums/ <p>Gents,</p> <p>It might be nice to pass something along to those that ordered kits so they know where things stand. You could post a note on the home page so that you don't get a thousand individual questions. Randy updated me last night, but I can't be the only one that's wondering.</p> <p>Thanks,<br /> Greg </p> http://www.veloproject.com/forums/topic/recommendations-for-tubies#post-21 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 06:55:23 +0000 wmstout 21@http://www.veloproject.com/forums/ <p>Here is some more rolling resistance data from BikeTechReview.com. Unfortunately they don't give any data about flat resistance, you may need to check RoadBikeReview.com for that info. </p> <p><a href="http://www.biketechreview.com/tires/images/AFM_tire_testing_rev6.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://www.biketechreview.com/tires/images/AFM_tire_testing_rev6.pdf</a></p> <p>Be sure to check their forums for updates. I saw data for the new Michelin Pro3 Race clincher the other day. </p> http://www.veloproject.com/forums/topic/recommendations-for-tubies#post-18 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 09:22:43 +0000 MikeTurner 18@http://www.veloproject.com/forums/ <p>Hi Greg, this is a link to best article I've ever read about tire rolling resistance. there's tables at the bottom of the page. I've used Tufos - bulletproof but slow, and Continental Competitions which are definitely faster. I just did get some Veloflexes to try.</p> <p>Mike</p> <p>Tire tests:</p> <p><a href="http://www.rouesartisanales.com/article-1503651.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.rouesartisanales.com/article-1503651.html</a></p> <p>Two articles about gluing on tires:</p> <p><a href="http://www.jimlangley.net/wrench/tubular.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.jimlangley.net/wrench/tubular.html</a></p> <p><a href="http://draco.acs.uci.edu/rbfaq/FAQ/8b.20.html" rel="nofollow">http://draco.acs.uci.edu/rbfaq/FAQ/8b.20.html</a> </p>