Oct 20, 2014 at 12:32 AM
My back and my tummy both went at the same time. The dual tug in opposite directions was quite unpleasant.
HPCX
Oct 20, 2014 at 12:38 AM
Joaquin said:My back and my tummy both went at the same time. The dual tug in opposite directions was quite unpleasant.
Conjures a horrific visual...
Oct 20, 2014 at 02:12 AM
HPCX race report.
Day 1: Probably the crappiest race I've had so far. Staged at 36th and was able to slowly move to top 20 near Konrad and Jules which was awesome! I was able to hold it until Jules washed out in front of me on the first or second lap on the routed section before the rideable stairs. (Hope your doing ok) I got freaked out and held back for awhile. Around lap 2 or 3 I got a flat on my rear tubular switched over bikes in the pit and handed over my flatted bike to Sram Neutral Support for a replacement wheel. did half a lap and went back to SNS where I was able to pick up my better bike with a SNS rear wheel. must have lost 10 or more spots during this fiasco. after that I tried to hold my spot but kept getting passed on the switch back clime area by a few people. I finished 40 something and at least I was able to beat crossresults prediction of 60th place
Day 2: Didn't feel that great in the morning, slept in, achy everything and was bummed about how I did on day 1. But I decided to race anyways even though everything else told me not to. Started in 32nd at the line and was able to pass a few people during the climb. I was able to get my self behind Mike and Joaquin by the time we hit the grass. I was able to hold on until we reached the rideable stair case where everyone was forced to dismount. As I got off my bike my face kindly met with Mike's rear wheel. I was about to lay a sensual kiss upon his tire, but I thought to my self now is no time for such shinanagins. I was still holding on to Mikes and Joaquin's wheels for a good part of the lap. but slowly I was losing them and was getting passed by other riders by the time we got to the 2nd lap. Saw Todd pull out due to a mechanical early in the race. Andy passed me at one point but unfortunately washed out on the same spot as Jules did on day 1. (hope your doing ok Andy) and I caught back up with Joaquin who had old man back issues. I was able to hold on to my position for a good portion of the race until the last lap where I got passed by a few other rider on the paved uphill. Overall a better race where I felt a lot more comfortable taking turns at higher speeds and glad I didnt miss out on it.
Great job to all you KCCX this was a hard course no doubt. I think I also got a case of the old man back after this weekend.
Day 1: Probably the crappiest race I've had so far. Staged at 36th and was able to slowly move to top 20 near Konrad and Jules which was awesome! I was able to hold it until Jules washed out in front of me on the first or second lap on the routed section before the rideable stairs. (Hope your doing ok) I got freaked out and held back for awhile. Around lap 2 or 3 I got a flat on my rear tubular switched over bikes in the pit and handed over my flatted bike to Sram Neutral Support for a replacement wheel. did half a lap and went back to SNS where I was able to pick up my better bike with a SNS rear wheel. must have lost 10 or more spots during this fiasco. after that I tried to hold my spot but kept getting passed on the switch back clime area by a few people. I finished 40 something and at least I was able to beat crossresults prediction of 60th place
Day 2: Didn't feel that great in the morning, slept in, achy everything and was bummed about how I did on day 1. But I decided to race anyways even though everything else told me not to. Started in 32nd at the line and was able to pass a few people during the climb. I was able to get my self behind Mike and Joaquin by the time we hit the grass. I was able to hold on until we reached the rideable stair case where everyone was forced to dismount. As I got off my bike my face kindly met with Mike's rear wheel. I was about to lay a sensual kiss upon his tire, but I thought to my self now is no time for such shinanagins. I was still holding on to Mikes and Joaquin's wheels for a good part of the lap. but slowly I was losing them and was getting passed by other riders by the time we got to the 2nd lap. Saw Todd pull out due to a mechanical early in the race. Andy passed me at one point but unfortunately washed out on the same spot as Jules did on day 1. (hope your doing ok Andy) and I caught back up with Joaquin who had old man back issues. I was able to hold on to my position for a good portion of the race until the last lap where I got passed by a few other rider on the paved uphill. Overall a better race where I felt a lot more comfortable taking turns at higher speeds and glad I didnt miss out on it.
Great job to all you KCCX this was a hard course no doubt. I think I also got a case of the old man back after this weekend.
Oct 20, 2014 at 02:20 AM
Can't believe that spot got us both. Nice work Nelson; tres pro to pit twice in one lap!
Oct 20, 2014 at 07:31 PM
Quick 4/5 race report
Day 1
Started near the back, wiped out twice, dropped my chain twice and rolled in for 23rd.
Day 2
Started 3rd row and hung near for the front for the first lap. Settled into a group of 5 during the 2nd lap then everything went to hell. I dropped my chain and lost the group, re caught the group about a minute later then ended up crashing and smashing my knee just as I was pulling away from them. DNF 
I think it's time for me to buy a chain watcher...
Oct 20, 2014 at 08:13 PM
Wes are you running a single in the front or double?
Oct 20, 2014 at 08:34 PM
1x
Oct 20, 2014 at 09:15 PM
Get a narrow wide chainring
Oct 22, 2014 at 12:33 AM
Is this one of Myles' laws of something - the worse you do at a race the higher the likelihood that someone takes a good picture?
Not a SINGLE picture from Gloucester and then this?
Oct 22, 2014 at 12:51 AM
Jules, we were fucking awesome at Gloucester...I can't believe we got nothing on film. Bummer. We'll just have to do it again in the 3s or Master's, okay?
Oct 22, 2014 at 01:07 AM
It's a deal!Marc Bertucco said:
Jules, we were fucking awesome at Gloucester...I can't believe we got nothing on film. Bummer. We'll just have to do it again in the 3s or Master's, okay?
Oct 23, 2014 at 12:21 AM
Oct 23, 2014 at 12:26 AM
Best picture from HPCX.SO GOOD
http://nyvelocity.com/gallery/image/12293?page=2
Oct 23, 2014 at 12:29 AM
Shit...don't put that guy and McLoughlin in a cage together. Their race faces will surely eat each other. #cannotunseeNelson Martins said:Best picture from HPCX. http://nyvelocity.com/gallery/image/12293?page=2SO GOOD
Oct 23, 2014 at 12:52 AM
drops are for sprinting. there was no sprinting happening on that part of the coursePhillip Maronilla said:Best picture from HPCX. http://nyvelocity.com/gallery/image/12293?page=2
Oct 23, 2014 at 01:01 AM
JP is just jealous of all of our back pain issues and is doing his best to join #oldmanback club.mperlberg said:drops are for sprinting. there was no sprinting happening on that part of the coursePhillip Maronilla said:Best picture from HPCX. http://nyvelocity.com/gallery/image/12293?page=2
Oct 23, 2014 at 02:29 AM
you weren't sprinting there? No wonder you didn't win.mperlberg said:drops are for sprinting. there was no sprinting happening on that part of the coursePhillip Maronilla said:Best picture from HPCX. http://nyvelocity.com/gallery/image/12293?page=2
Oct 23, 2014 at 08:47 AM
lots of reports of back pain... core work off the bike is probably the key, one thing you can do while racing is changing your position, most of the race we'll be at the hoods, but whenever it makes sense, be a the drops or tops. ala JP.
Oct 12, 2015 at 06:43 PM
Bump!
I think I can only race HPCX on Sunday in 2015. Looking for a ride.
I think I can only race HPCX on Sunday in 2015. Looking for a ride.
hope you've all been doing your core work.eloy said:lots of reports of back pain... core work off the bike is probably the key, one thing you can do while racing is changing your position, most of the race we'll be at the hoods, but whenever it makes sense, be a the drops or tops. ala JP.
Oct 12, 2015 at 07:54 PM
FWIW I don't think the drops are easier on your back. If anything I suspect it's harder.
Oct 12, 2015 at 08:25 PM
find what works for you. because your mileage will vary DRAMATICALLY.Jules said:FWIW I don't think the drops are easier on your back. If anything I suspect it's harder.
Oct 12, 2015 at 08:41 PM
If you'd get better traction and weight balance in the drops (and you should at least some of the time), you should get your back strong enough to do it comfortably.eloy said:find what works for you. because your mileage will vary DRAMATICALLY.Jules said:FWIW I don't think the drops are easier on your back. If anything I suspect it's harder.
more importantly: got room in your car? (not for me though: I can't do Saturday)
Oct 12, 2015 at 08:58 PM
let us go race bikes.
Oct 12, 2015 at 11:51 PM
Oct 14, 2015 at 12:34 PM
I'm racing sunday cat 4/5 , it will not be pretty , room for 1 more
Oct 14, 2015 at 03:59 PM
Pre-reg closes in less than 12 hours. Right now the numbers look light, so maybe getting a pre-reg call up isn't so important but...
https://www.bikereg.com/hpcx-uci-c2
Oct 15, 2015 at 04:06 PM
I should plan on getting there no later than 7.30 for a 9am race ?
Oct 15, 2015 at 04:11 PM
Yup, that's your minimum. You cannot be too early for a cross race. More time on the course warming up = better race performance.Mark Taylor said:I should plan on getting there no later than 7.30 for a 9am race ?
Oct 15, 2015 at 04:48 PM
I am going to agree with Marc here (and thanks Marc for always drilling this into people). I've always been no more than an hour to a race, but last Sunday, at Veteran's Memorial in CT, we got there 2 hours before and wow it made a difference.
No rushing to pin up. Two hot laps before the race, time to talk to people. That's how it should be.
No rushing to pin up. Two hot laps before the race, time to talk to people. That's how it should be.
Oct 15, 2015 at 04:50 PM
See you at 7 Phil