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jim_nelson
May 04, 2019 at 11:54 AM
Kissena hotness at the line:




Mother Nature hotness:




I could only stick around long enough to see Rob grab some KOM points. Hope everyone's race went well.
Joshua Wilson
May 04, 2019 at 12:45 PM
Awesome pic!
Jules
May 04, 2019 at 02:31 PM

Kevin Man
May 04, 2019 at 03:52 PM
No Cake No Glory!





Mark Taylor
May 04, 2019 at 04:30 PM
Love the glorious CC vest
RobertPeras
May 04, 2019 at 08:12 PM
Wow! You got Eloy to smile?
eloy
May 06, 2019 at 06:34 PM
Quick Saturday report:
  • Good race from all
  • Racing much better as a team, specially on the first half
  • Loved seeing everyone lined up front row
  • Kevin put on a hardcore awesome attack from the gun!
  • I finished 30ish something with all other kissenistas close behind
A couple of quick notes from the "Read the race" priority:
  • It was obvious that Jonathon Laurie (in the KOM jersey) was trying to make a break happen. Would have been sweet to capitalize on that
  • Laurie, btw, lost the jersey to Santiago Pelaez. Pelaez is now ahead by one KOM point. Rob is in 5th place for the KOM. Pelaez KOM efforts cost him at the finish, he started the race 1 yellow point behind Angelo, but is now 8 points behind.
  • We should all know who these people are! get in the moves with them! help them win!
One last word:
  • Big priority for the next race should be riding the front, make it a goal to spend the whole race in the top 10ish
  • For some of us, this is not just a race day thing, you might have to train for this. Time to raise our FTP!!
Let's go race bikes!
Kevin Man
May 07, 2019 at 12:52 AM
Quick but not really report!

Came in a little fatigued, and I figured why don't I try going off from the gun and see how I feel.
Half lap with like 30+ second gap B) , I'm still fatigued but the legs were making all the number & power... but like always no one wanted to break from the gun in park races. 

Dumb mistake I made was seeing the green flag and I thought it was for the KOM challenge (for some reason my brain associate the color green with mountain rather than polka dot) :/
Half lap before the hill, I spotted @RobertMullen
 from half field back and I was like "Uhm how come no one is up there?" 
So I surf my way up to the front, and try to pull him up the climb lol 
By the time of the climb I was pulling the whole peloton up until half of the hill, then an epiphany came over me and I was like "OHHH OOOPS, I made a mistake" and I just soft pedal... I think people got mad that I end up sag climbing the field ha ha ha  

My biggest take away and things I learned from this race was how efficient @eloy was surfing through the peloton in the middle, I followed behind him from like mid end field to the upper 20th wheels in the middle of the peloton. I tend to surf from the outside and its hard to move sometimes... I need to practice this and add it to my arsenal. 

The race didn't end up as I hope on this race, the same attaquer guy almost crashed again right infront of me as he did in the last race, this time he touched wheel with the guy in front for a hot minute and I lost momentum by the end I lost way too much positions, even though I manage to gain alot back in the hill and after.

As for FTP... My power is almost or fully back to pre crash in January, beside my nueromuscular "sprint" power which is not fully back yet. 
Looking forward to a solid 3 weeks training block before the heavy racing calendar in June!

One last note: 
My next goal for the next race is to try staying in front for most of the race... Glad that Eloy is saying the same things too! 
JohnMalcolmson
May 09, 2019 at 02:52 AM
Let’s practice some of this weekdays...
https://www.instagram.com/p/BxLCSxwFYK5/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=f2q7a33pec76

PatrickGrehan
Jun 13, 2019 at 03:35 PM
Saturday is the next installment of the L&C cup.i count 12 Kissenas in the 3-4 field. Let’s get a plan going!

Robert isn’t registered (still recovering from his crash?) so are we setting up Ricky for the win?

who feels good? With 12 people we can definitely work on some goals. 

I can help with team goals - including Ricky - but also want to place as high as possible in the finish as I be good points towards the Masters Jersey
PatrickGrehan
Jun 13, 2019 at 03:35 PM
Please sign up to volunteer to help with registration for Saturday’s L&C race! Race for free. Thanks
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h68kb_QnO2NSAaAd2gradwBk12Q3uw__kjm2yTAv8Zg
PatrickGrehan
Jun 13, 2019 at 03:45 PM

Many of you will remember that last year on June 17th, Phil Ginsberg died on the Manhattan bridge of a cardiac issue returning from a group ride with several teammates. Phil’s friends and teammates will surely find ways to remember him. 


The board thought it would be appropriate to remember his passing at this first anniversary in the following way. First, those of us at Saturday’s L&C Cup will wear black arm bands as a reminder of his loss and to honor Phil. See me at registration as I will have armbands. 


Second, Eloy will be leading a remembrance ride in Prospect Park on Monday (the actual anniversary). This will likely be a low key event meant to honor his memory. Look out for Eloy’s announcement if you would like to attend. 


For either event we can share

memories or stories if we wish or just remember him privately. Whatever feels right 

RobertMullen
Jun 13, 2019 at 08:54 PM
PatrickGrehan said:
Robert isn’t registered (still recovering from his crash?) so are we setting up Ricky for the win?
Unfortunately, I won't be able to race this weekend. I was hoping to get the stitches out today but the doctor suggested I wait until next week. The good news is theres no signs of infection or anything so the recovery is on track. I'm training indoors but I don't want to race with stitches and I don't feel confident in my hand yet to hold on to the bars/pull the brake (although I can shift totally fine on the right side, partially because thats my only option these days ;) ). 

I'm pretty bummed about what that means for my KOM pursuit this summer because I was already lacking a bit. I don't think it's in the cards anymore but I'll be able to serve the team better and pay back for all the super rad work ya'll did for me. 

That said, I'm excited as ever to hear the game plan. 
mugwump
Jun 13, 2019 at 09:05 PM
bummed am I not to be racing early Saturday morning.
1/2/3 field was pless than a third full last night.  It filled up by this afternoon.
#foolswait
PatrickGrehan
Jun 14, 2019 at 02:29 PM
The 123 and 34 fields are full at tomorrow’s L&C cup. We need 5 volunteers for registration to run smoothly. So far I’m the only person from the 12 Kissena’s in the 34 field. Please pitch in! Thanks https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h68kb_QnO2NSAaAd2gradwBk12Q3uw__kjm2yTAv8Zg
Sean Hourigan
Jun 14, 2019 at 09:20 PM
hey Pat, I can volunteer at registration, I just signed up via the google doc.  I'm guessing charlie needs us there around 0500 AM?

Related to that, does anyone have a KCC jersey to spare for me tomorrow?  Size "Husky" (large)?

I've been out of town last 6 weeks and I still haven't gotten much sorted in that department, or really any other department related to bike racing, or riding with you guys at all. way to go me!

as far as tactics for tomorrow, I'm pretty fit (I think) from all those Virginia rollers I've been, well, rolling over so hopefully I can offer a wheel to chase to our favorites for the win in the morning. I'll let you know after we furiously climb prospect hill a few times at 25 mph if that's in the cards... 
eloy
Jun 14, 2019 at 10:33 PM
Hi team,

I will be skipping tomorrow's race, Patrick will be acting road captain tomorrow. He asked that I still write a plan...

This is our most hardcore team tomorrow:
  • John Powell
  • Jeff Condon
  • Patrick Grehan
  • Richard Freeman
  • Kevin Man
  • Niall Smart
  • Ricky Cornetta
  • John Olsson
  • Phillip Maronilla
  • Joe Matunis
  • Sean Hourigan
  • Thierry Bonnaire
We are gonna keep super simple basic duh for tomorrow, as generally our plans have been good but we still need to put together some basics. 

So for tomorrow, if you do nothing else, get these 2 basics right:

1. Ride the front of the race. 
  • Are you in the top 25? no? get there now!!!
  • Line up and start at the front
  • Is the wheel in front of you good and safe? no? move up, do it now.
  • Moving up? bring a teammate on your wheel
2. Read the race
  • Who's attacking? Who's looking strong?
  • Even if on another team: HELP THEM WIN
  • What's happening after the KOM and Sprint?
  • Is the going hard? make it harder
These are our protected riders.
  • Patrick
  • Ricky
  • Jeff
Everything else, attacks, leadouts, "wheel to chase to our favorites for the win" happens after you ride the front and are reading the race like the hotness. 

Please let any comments, love, hate, questions, etc, be known.

Be strong. Be safe. Have fun. Good luck.

And let's go race bikes!!


Thierry Bonnaire
Jun 15, 2019 at 12:01 AM
Sean
i can bring you a shirt tomorrow.
Sean Hourigan
Jun 15, 2019 at 12:17 AM
thierry - well you happen to the man, so thank you for that. 

I think I saw your name on the volunteer sheet as well, so I shall see you bright and early.  I can bring you a coffee! thanks again!
JohnMalcolmson
Jun 15, 2019 at 01:08 AM
  • Even if on another team: HELP THEM WIN

Sage advice except, what are we thinking for Ricky/Jeff/Patrick? Ricky did 365 for 20 at Bear, those are monstrous numbers. Everyone should just spread across the road in V formation going up Grand Army Plaza and then Ricky goes full throttle FTW.
Thierry Bonnaire
Jun 15, 2019 at 01:44 AM
Sean Hourigan said:
thierry - well you happen to the man, so thank you for that. 

I think I saw your name on the volunteer sheet as well, so I shall see you bright and early.  I can bring you a coffee! thanks again!
No sweat!!! 
RobertMullen
Jun 15, 2019 at 04:57 PM
Race reports? The FoMO is getting to me 
PatrickGrehan
Jun 15, 2019 at 07:15 PM
Good times in Prospect Park today

We had a nice showing in the 3-4 and 5 fields. Wore black arm bands in remembrance of Phil G (even though Charlie forgot to make the announcement. Oops).

Heard that Matt is starting to get used to racing the Cat 5s and that Conor finished 2nd. Given his 3rd place last weekend, the only thing left is to WIN.

The Cat 3-4 team went in with a loose plan to get into breaks and lead out Ricky for the W 

On the first lap, I bridged up to two guys (including the green jersey) leading to the hill... only to be neutralized by the moto. We had caught the 123 field. 

The field would be neutralized at least another three times (I lost count). What a pain 

Saw lots of active Kissenas bridging or initiating breaks including Niall, John P., Jeff, Rich, Sean and Ricky. Forgive me if I forgot someone

Ricky went with several laps to go. His move was joined by a few others and Jeff and I started blocking. It looked like it might go somewhere until two of his breakaway partners crashed each other out. Ouch

With two to go Jeff took a solo flyer. Shockingly no one bridged and he was out there for almost a full lap. An unintended benefit of his flyer was that he earned 3 points to the KOM competition

I suddenly lost concentration on the last lap and overheard someone say it was two laps to go. I was momentarily unsure just long enough to lose about 10 places that were hard to make up. The pack was moving relatively fast, but with all the neutralizations we were bunched up and it felt really sketchy with guys cursing at each other. I felt good but wasn't able to move up much and finished 22nd. Looking back at the video, I would have been smart to move up on the outside (right) after the temple, but I missed this opportunity. Pretty sure I was second amongst the masters in the field, putting me in third place in that jersey competition. 

Ricky and Jeff finished right behind me. Sean had managed to surf the wheels really well and placed a very respectable 10th... just out of the money. Joe, Niall and Rich finished safely. Unfortunately Phil flatted out. Thierry got dropped, but given that he is coming back from Chemo, I consider showing up and completing several laps a definite win.

Say hello to (former Kissena) Ed

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Gn32XLuBLg&feature=youtu.be
Phil Maronilla
Jun 15, 2019 at 07:53 PM
Fun tidbit, the Moto guy for the 1 2 3 is (former Kissena) Chris yack. He's also been the Moto guy at Floyd.
JohnPowell
Jun 15, 2019 at 08:13 PM
I made a solo break at 2 to go and bridged to a guy that was up the road. I passed him and he got on my wheel... was hoping he wanted to work, but he blew up. Was out there for a while but not sure how long. I decided to roll the dice and kept going up the hill. About halfway, I was feeling gassed and fell back to the pack. Jeff attacked as soon as I was caught and got the KOM.
Matt Budofsky
Jun 15, 2019 at 08:31 PM
5s were a bit sketchy at points (people not holding lines, slamming brakes, etc.) but everyone kept the rubber side down. Connor was super super strong and crushed it. I made some positioning mistakes and lost a bunch of places in the final lap but ended up clawing a few back and finishing in the pack. Each race is a learning experience- onwards and upwards!
Jules
Jun 16, 2019 at 02:04 AM
Doper won the P123 again?
eloy
Jun 16, 2019 at 11:41 AM

RobertMullen
Jun 16, 2019 at 08:40 PM
 @cpulvidente get some blue shorts and come join the 4s! 
JohnMalcolmson
Jun 17, 2019 at 01:27 AM
Thanks all for properly remembering Phil Ginsberg, makes me proud to be a Kissena. It's still hard to get your head around it one year on, a real tragedy that a few of us had to live first hand. What a great chap Phil was.