Aug 16, 2013 at 03:41 AM
I posted an informative race report but the forum is FUCKING BROKEN.
Here's the long and short:
I saved my legs really well for the last two laps and then flatted with two to go.
I'm quitting the forum.
Floyd Bennett Field
Aug 16, 2013 at 03:31 PM
^ i am sure this was in your detailed raced report, but did they combine the fields again?
Aug 16, 2013 at 07:35 PM
come on now, one must not just take away his frustrations on the forum even when done humorously but rather email and report to the host and criticize in a fashion that is most constructive to mainly take the most direct path of effectiveness.
no obscene comments will be tolerated either, this thread is to used solely for the reporting of races in the most objective way possible. aka "i was crushing it the whole race and was feeling like a champ when suddenly I got dropped from the break, then I was taking the longest, most wonderful, exquisite pulls in the pack and was holding 5th wheel going for the line when all of sudden I wiped out sprinting cause that fool in the checkered jersey didn't let me squeeze by and he clearly knew I was gonna win all from my animalistic groaning and shit"
on this note, i will create a separate thread on the matter for your pride and joy. thank you all, good weekend.
Aug 16, 2013 at 10:12 PM
Yoshi you forgot the part where you attacked with your shirt unzipped, without a helmet and you luxurious hair flowing in the wind like clouds on a windswept beach... With only the distant echos of techno music for those in your wake...
Aug 17, 2013 at 04:39 AM
Aug 19, 2013 at 07:25 PM
Per the race's FB page - tomorrow's start times;
Cat 5 - 6:10pm
Cat 1/2/3 & 3/4 - 6:40pm
Plan accordingly
Aug 19, 2013 at 07:59 PM
Brendan, it can't possibly take 2 hours. it takes me 1 hour to get to floyd and im a 15mins ride to the gwb uphill...id say more 90mins riding your bike at a somewhat moderate pace and burning some lights.
the best for you would be to take St nicholas ave to CP and then ride down 5th Avenue all the way to the manhattan bridge via delancey street.
Aug 19, 2013 at 08:48 PM
ALL HANDS BULLETIN!
We need to steal points from Lance in the premes. Need as many hammerheads as we can muster for the job.
Aug 19, 2013 at 10:04 PM
yeah sorry i didn't plan out an actual route; just entered the two addresses and let google estimate. i'm sure i could make it take less.
good luck tomorrow boys, i am unfortunately up in massachusetts until thursday. someone was threatening to throw some tea into the ocean and i couldn't let them do it without me.
Aug 20, 2013 at 12:05 AM
Perhaps the best plan is to have 3 guys up the road for the primes (usually after lap 4).... United will have to chase, then someone sits on Lance and comes around him? Force ten to Navarone! Flight to Amsterdam delayed 8 hours, much of it on runway: 4pm fuel pump breaker flips on take off, maintenance cant reset, return to gate; 6pm get off plane for new plane. 8:30pm on 'fixed 'plane for takeoff, Drunk dutch girl goes agro and then vomits, return to gate, police escort off plane. Crew has to leave (over 8 hours at this stage). 12:30am we fly!!!! Amsterdam is righteous btw. Bike, bikes, bikes, design, museums, great people.
Aug 20, 2013 at 12:24 AM
Hey Brendan, let me tell you that at a brisk pace, with light traffic from 157th and Riverside drive, using the West Side bike path, it takes me a solid 55 minutes to get to the top entrance of Prospect Park. I can't remember exactly how long it has taken me to get from there to Floyd, but I do always remember thinking that it's actually a lot further from PP than I think it should be.Brendan Rigby said:yeah sorry i didn't plan out an actual route; just entered the two addresses and let google estimate. i'm sure i could make it take less.good luck tomorrow boys, i am unfortunately up in massachusetts until thursday. someone was threatening to throw some tea into the ocean and i couldn't let them do it without me.
Aug 20, 2013 at 02:17 AM
said like it's an exhaustive list of amsterdam's redeeming features. thanks for keeping it g-rated, malcolmson. always the gentlemanJohn Malcolmson said:Amsterdam is righteous btw. Bike, bikes, bikes, design, museums, great people.
Aug 20, 2013 at 06:12 PM
any 4s heading out tonight?
Aug 20, 2013 at 06:16 PM
^ game-time decision for me. will know by 5.
Aug 20, 2013 at 06:59 PM
It's not raining @Mark - :-)
Aug 20, 2013 at 07:13 PM
No, I am at home waiting for the fridge repair guy. And that literally is true. It's not a euphemism.
Aug 20, 2013 at 07:30 PM
I'll be there.
Aug 20, 2013 at 09:03 PM
I'll be heading out from GAP at 545 if anyone wants to roll with.
Aug 21, 2013 at 02:35 PM
Just a quick note that we went out, we raced, we rode home.
In the 3/4 it was Wes, Phil, Patrick and Chris. The earlier start time of 6:40 meant a long line to register as I and most of the field got there with little time to spare. As soon as I paid they called 'riders to the line' and we were off.
There was a pretty good wind pushing us along after the first turn, where we were going about 27.5 according to my computer, and then the next turn brought us right into the wind, dropping us to about 19mph. We all fought for a wheel along that last stretch until we ended up riding single file for just about every lap. The KCC riders looked strong out there. I watched other riders begin to get tired and start bouncing their front wheels around to the point where I would call the race 'squirrely'.
And then I dropped out with 2 to go. My legs were cramping and. . . etc. Excuses. I got dropped. I stood on the side at the start/finish to yell my support and let my teammates know I was out of the race. I watched the others finish strong.
Floyd beat me. It was still a fun race, continues to be a bizarre venue where I keep my mouth closed so I don't eat rocks bouncing up at my face, and wonder with curiosity how I can be stuck on the inside, getting whipped by branches, when there's a quarter mile open space two riders to the left. Ah, Floyd.
Charlie mentioned a start time of 6pm next week for the last race. I think that's the cat 5 field, so assume the 3/4 is at 6:30.
Aug 21, 2013 at 02:37 PM
How did the sprint premes go?
Aug 21, 2013 at 02:40 PM
Pretty sure Lance took the only preme of the night.
Aug 21, 2013 at 02:41 PM
BallsWes Tillman said:Pretty sure Lance took the only preme of the night.
Aug 21, 2013 at 03:00 PM
JP Rorech from Brooklyn Velo took the first prime, but Lance came in second. Lance got the second prime. There were a couple of breaks before the first prime, but they we brought back. The field it seems, didnt want any breaks to succeed. From then on, Lance had one very strong teammate (who won last night) who would shepherd him through both sprints. The last three laps, the field was spread thin, single file. It felt like it was a faster than usual race, but according to my computer, its no faster than other tuesday night races.
Aug 21, 2013 at 03:11 PM
There were two premes? Wow, I was shelled.Phillip Maronilla said:JP Rorech from Brooklyn Velo took the first prime, but Lance came in second.
Aug 21, 2013 at 03:26 PM
Haha, yes @Wes. Although I don't think I heard the second bell, but I did see the green flag for it.
Aug 26, 2013 at 05:33 PM
Even if you're not racing, but you're in the area, that's a good deal on beer for a school night. . .
6:30 for the 3/4 Start Time.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, 8/27, is the last day of 2013 Tuesday Night Racing at FBF. To celebrate "Veselka" will be offering the followings:
* $10= All you can drink BEER!
* $10= All you can eat pierogies!
* $5 = Burger!!!
{tax/tip separate}
All racers and cyclists are welcome.
Starting around 8:30pm.
Veselka is on 2nd Ave/East 9th St. A landmark Ukranian restaurant in NYC. They do a lot to support the cycling community beyond racing. If you are in the 'hood or mood, swing by!
http://nyvelocity.com/content/race-results/2013/hangover-august-26-2013
Aug 26, 2013 at 08:16 PM
I'll help @Aaron.
Aug 27, 2013 at 01:44 PM
Who is planning to drop by Veselka?
Aug 27, 2013 at 02:11 PM
Hmmm.... Since I'm working from home tomorrow, I'll meet people at Veselka for a beer and a burger if anyone's going.
Aug 27, 2013 at 02:16 PM
i will! last floyd of the year! [battle cry]
the plan is to cut out 15 miles by taking the subway to, basically, bedford ave from washington heights. the trip back will suck, but be improved by a rest/beer stop