Sep 20, 2016 at 04:34 PM
Have you not seen my armchair quarterback union membership card? It covers all manner of sporting endeavors including for basketball, eating contests, and of course cyclocross racing.
Cyclocross!
Sep 20, 2016 at 04:37 PM
That is because you are WRONG. Wrongy McWrongerson.David Yang said:Eloy, despite your usually convincing proselytizing about cyclocross this is not everything I want cycling to be.
Also, that guy fell out of his shoe. Think about that for a second.
Sep 20, 2016 at 05:19 PM
OMG I didn't even notice the shoe part!! all sorts of amazing!
Sep 20, 2016 at 05:21 PM
-- and yes, early season beginner categories, forever amazing.
Sep 20, 2016 at 08:05 PM
Ok guys, I'm ready to crush it this weekend! Practice for anyone on weds night or Thursday am?
Sep 20, 2016 at 08:18 PM
Thursday. 6:30am, Prospect Park. You better know where.
Like last week. I'll bring cones and barriers, you bring your cyclocross bike.
We'll practice skills and drills, and will specially focus on going thru barriers fast.
See you then.
Like last week. I'll bring cones and barriers, you bring your cyclocross bike.
We'll practice skills and drills, and will specially focus on going thru barriers fast.
See you then.
Sep 21, 2016 at 02:17 AM
I'm looking for advice on how best to complete the TrainingPeaks cyclcocross workouts, such as tomorrow's, that call for a 30 minute run on grass immediately following the bike workout. Do you bring a small bike lock and sneakers along for the ride? Or go home first to put away the bike and change clothes before running? Where are the good spots in PP for a grassy cyclocross run? What's worked for those of y'all who've done these before?
Sep 21, 2016 at 02:41 AM
Watch out! Alice bought a cx bike!!!
Sep 21, 2016 at 10:02 AM
Whatever works. Keep it simpleMaxThorn said:I'm looking for advice on how best to complete the TrainingPeaks cyclcocross workouts, such as tomorrow's, that call for a 30 minute run on grass immediately following the bike workout. Do you bring a small bike lock and sneakers along for the ride? Or go home first to put away the bike and change clothes before running? Where are the good spots in PP for a grassy cyclocross run? What's worked for those of y'all who've done these before?
-- I usually head home, change into running shorts and shoes, and then head out again for a run.
If locking the bike and running is better or easier for you, then do that. Just make sure bike is truly safe.
Do your best to run some sections on grass, but don't worry much. Just get a good focused run in.
Sep 21, 2016 at 01:10 PM
Ha, I sure did! Looking forward to the dusty playtimes and collecting a few bruises :-)
Big thanks to Jill, you need to name your finders fee! Big thanks to Jeff A for parting with his lovely bike.
Big thanks to Jill, you need to name your finders fee! Big thanks to Jeff A for parting with his lovely bike.
Sep 21, 2016 at 01:45 PM
Pictures or it didn't happen - the New Bike Thread needs loveAliceBoyce said:Ha, I sure did! Looking forward to the dusty playtimes and collecting a few bruises :-) Big thanks to Jill, you need to name your finders fee! Big thanks to Jeff A for parting with his lovely bike.
Sep 21, 2016 at 02:00 PM
Jill and I can do a girls n+1 picture... she got a new CX bike this week too! :-)Jules said:Pictures or it didn't happen - the New Bike Thread needs love
Sep 22, 2016 at 05:04 PM
So how come the US women managed to be competitive at cross Vegas , yet the men were not ? Thoughts?
Sep 22, 2016 at 05:53 PM
Not sure I have any answers, but what a great question.Mark Taylor said:So how come the US women managed to be competitive at cross Vegas , yet the men were not ? Thoughts?
This, btw, is true of all cycling disciplines, in the world's stage, American women are infinitely and dramatically more competitive than the men.
Sep 22, 2016 at 06:07 PM
Here's some speculation on my part:
Generally, for cyclocross, the racing infrastructure in the US is much more supportive of women than in Europe.
I take comfort in knowing that in the world's stage, Hyde and Powers are about as good as I am racing masters
Generally, for cyclocross, the racing infrastructure in the US is much more supportive of women than in Europe.
- Since ever, if you held a race in the US, you had women fields/categories, not true in Europe -- Worlds women only started in 2000, U23 women only started last year(!!)
- Equal pay has been pushed by American promoters
- Cleaner fields
- Katie Compton, Kate Nash, Caroline Mani, all world class athletes that live and race in the US. Also, Helen Wyman, because of American sponsors, races here. All of them pushing everyone else.
- As, ultimately, there is no real fame or money, Women race mostly for glory and sport -- think about how unadulterated that is. These are the true athletes.
- Hyde and Powers need to get the fuck out of their own heads. OMG.
I take comfort in knowing that in the world's stage, Hyde and Powers are about as good as I am racing masters
Sep 22, 2016 at 07:14 PM
There was cross practice visited by a juvenile red tailed hawk who almost got herself a squirrel snack, or may have been attracted to Eloy's brakes screaming like the tortured souls of 1000 squirrels.
Sep 22, 2016 at 07:28 PM
CX practice hawke. #onebigassbird
Sep 24, 2016 at 02:52 AM
Conversation I had with my dad tonight:
Me: [I mention cyclocross] - "have you heard of it?"
Dad: "oh yeah! I've seen cyclocross."
Me: "Uh really?? Do elaborate"
Dad: "It's like the crazy shit you see guys do on dirt bikes but they're on bicycles, but not regular bicycles."
Me: [I mention cyclocross] - "have you heard of it?"
Dad: "oh yeah! I've seen cyclocross."
Me: "Uh really?? Do elaborate"
Dad: "It's like the crazy shit you see guys do on dirt bikes but they're on bicycles, but not regular bicycles."
Sep 24, 2016 at 01:00 PM
el gran phil, happening in CT
Sep 24, 2016 at 05:18 PM
Fun times at Veteran's Memorial CX in CT.
Sep 26, 2016 at 06:32 PM
Is anyone heading to KMC Friday eve with a spare spot in the car?
Sep 26, 2016 at 06:37 PM
Call in a sickie and you can come with us
Sep 28, 2016 at 03:54 PM
This episode of the CX hairs podcast, with Sven Nys is totally worth checking.
http://www.cxhairs.com/2016/09/28/crosshairs-radio-episode-43-sven-nys/#more-7150
Specially this section, where they look and discuss clips, so much smart thinking:
https://player.vimeo.com/video/184651358
Love the way speaks about respect and growing the sport.
http://www.cxhairs.com/2016/09/28/crosshairs-radio-episode-43-sven-nys/#more-7150
Specially this section, where they look and discuss clips, so much smart thinking:
https://player.vimeo.com/video/184651358
Love the way speaks about respect and growing the sport.
Sep 28, 2016 at 03:56 PM
Tomorrow. September 29th.
Prospect Park 6:30am. You know the location.
You bring your cyclocross bike, I bring cones and barriers. We practice skills, drills and spills.
100% Crucial: Look sharp.
Look sharp examples:
Prospect Park 6:30am. You know the location.
You bring your cyclocross bike, I bring cones and barriers. We practice skills, drills and spills.
100% Crucial: Look sharp.
Look sharp examples:
Sep 28, 2016 at 04:25 PM
I'll be there with my new bike!
Sep 28, 2016 at 05:10 PM
I'll be there with a new front tire!!
Sep 28, 2016 at 05:55 PM
I have no cx bike!
Sep 28, 2016 at 08:05 PM
Brendan Rigby said:I have no cx
Has Cannondale warranty your frame?
Sep 29, 2016 at 11:18 AM
Harry Bolick- two Top 10's in Pa. Series races! Nice weekend Harry.
Sep 29, 2016 at 01:50 PM
Awesome Harry!