Apr 16, 2013 at 12:42 AM
L&C Cup
Apr 17, 2013 at 01:45 PM
It's time to sign up. These races sell out. All kissena riders MUST pre-register in order to receive the club discount (TBD).
L&C Cup Series
R&A Cup Series:
Apr 17, 2013 at 04:42 PM
40 and over field at the R&A Cup Series = whippersnappers not welcome !
Apr 17, 2013 at 04:47 PM
Are we associated with the R&A series? Isn't "Kissena Sports," Greg Avon's venture?
Apr 17, 2013 at 05:17 PM
Charlie I is taking it over.
Apr 17, 2013 at 07:24 PM
Sadly I am out this weekend, so the cat 4s have to pick another road captain for this weekend. I promise to be back the week after.
Apr 18, 2013 at 01:49 PM
Apr 18, 2013 at 02:02 PM
Can't tell if you are serious.
Rode with him and Joaquin a couple of weeks ago.
Rode with him and Joaquin a couple of weeks ago.
Apr 18, 2013 at 02:04 PM
these L&C races are making me realize that i should try to get to cat4 just so that there's a chance of getting a payout instead of a silly metal...and the chance to compete in nifty KOM things and schtuff.
Apr 18, 2013 at 02:59 PM
@ Brendan
plus Ride BK discount goes up to 15% when you hit Cat 4
Apr 18, 2013 at 03:51 PM
@Brendan - and your nemesis just got upgraded to a Cat4
Apr 18, 2013 at 04:03 PM
obviously upgrade when you are ready, but the difference between cat 5 and 4 are remarkable.
prizes and KOM are cool (but once you split prizes with teammates, you'll get like $2 so don't get too excited)
These are the best reasons (IMHO) to upgrade
- longer races. 10 laps versus 5 laps makes a huge difference in the way the race plays out, it is just more interesting
- team dynamic: our cat 4 squad is awesome and you'll learn team racing tactics
- bigger fields. it is way more challenging to race in a 100 rider field.
- more out of town racing opportunities
Apr 18, 2013 at 06:20 PM
Perlberg - don't you love me any more?
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Apr 18, 2013 at 06:21 PM
I'm out this weekend. I've just been too busy to spend enough time working on my excuses for missing the break and/or not winning. But I'm going to get more focused and I should have 10 or 12 of them ready soon. Good luck to everyone racing this weekend.
MPerlberg - Don't know if that was a serious question about Eric Robertson; I think he was still racing for Kissena when you joined the club, but if it is, Eric has been on Kissena for a while, but was away most of the time the last few years. Strong rider with a very good sprint. Cat 2 I think. I didn't know he was back in NYC.
MPerlberg - Don't know if that was a serious question about Eric Robertson; I think he was still racing for Kissena when you joined the club, but if it is, Eric has been on Kissena for a while, but was away most of the time the last few years. Strong rider with a very good sprint. Cat 2 I think. I didn't know he was back in NYC.
Apr 18, 2013 at 06:35 PM
I'm in for Saturday in the I/2/3.
I believe we've currently got: De Baca, Hubbard, Mueller, Partland, Perlberg, Ragot, and Robertson
in the 4's we've currently got: Duncan, Nelson, Grehan, White, van-Schalkwyk, Maronilla, and Zolan.
in the 5's we've currently got: Cyr, Tillman, Yang, Blum, Ortiz, Clifford, and Perner.
If we're going to have competing law firms, we might have to cut the names to three or four from the seven apiece.
Apr 18, 2013 at 06:50 PM
Apr 18, 2013 at 06:59 PM
See the guy on the left in pic above. I've never seen bell bottoms on a rider before, but I like the look.
Apr 18, 2013 at 07:07 PM
Perlberg - don't you love me any more?RE
I do! Just playing! Looking forward to riding with you
Apr 18, 2013 at 07:23 PM
FYI for all in the 123 field, I'm not in shape. I'll be hanging on the back and shouting obscenities whenever there is an acceleration.
Apr 18, 2013 at 07:31 PM
I'm out of this weekends L&C cup. Going to a gig Friday night on top of an exhausting week. Looking forward to racing in the park with you guys soon.
Apr 18, 2013 at 08:59 PM
a helpful graphic for the CAT4's. (sorry, the pun wrote itself)
Apr 18, 2013 at 09:27 PM
Hmm, 39 and winning or placing almost all his races. In one of them, he even placed 0. That's pretty good.
Apr 18, 2013 at 09:54 PM
Bruce: the race organizers were so tired of putting 1's next to his name that, for the sake of variety, they decided to list the number of people who crossed the finish line before him.
Apr 18, 2013 at 10:00 PM
He was probably some Olympic nordic skier. Just to go completely stalkerish - he is the CEO of H&M stores in the U.S.
http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=no&u=http://www.altaposten.no/lokalt/nyheter/article473616.ece&prev=/search?q=svenn+Mikalsen+H%26M&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=AhI&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1225&bih=784&sa=X&ei=zWhwUf3KCJGl4AOt0YAY&ved=0CEsQ7gEwBA
http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=no&u=http://www.altaposten.no/lokalt/nyheter/article473616.ece&prev=/search?q=svenn+Mikalsen+H%26M&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=AhI&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1225&bih=784&sa=X&ei=zWhwUf3KCJGl4AOt0YAY&ved=0CEsQ7gEwBA
Apr 18, 2013 at 10:10 PM
HAHAHHAA that's AMAZING. small world.
Craig: it's not stalking if they're your nemesis. It's in the rulebook.
Apr 18, 2013 at 10:15 PM
what makes this even more strange is that when i told my gf about my Scandinavian nemesis svenn mikalsen (one must always disclose a nemesis, see the rulebook), she jokingly asked if he was the M in H&M...
Apr 19, 2013 at 12:34 AM
Awright, I'm in for this week - after my requisite 3-4 days of "I hate bike racing" Debbie Downerisms after Battenkill, I'm recharged and ready to put a hurting on the field.
Apr 19, 2013 at 01:47 PM
Ive put down the burger and got off the fence, see you on Saturday.
5's Any tactics?
5's Any tactics?
Apr 19, 2013 at 01:55 PM
@ashely - mark chris pino from wafels/ dinges, watch the ride brooklyn guys because they'll probably attack on the top of the hill with 2 to go, and avoid carl from toga at all costs.
Apr 19, 2013 at 02:10 PM
if people are game, how about we (we being the 5s) meet up beforhand, ride and talk tactics? i was going to get to the park for 5:30, register and then warm up for 30 mins... so rolling from the regi area for 5:45.