Is Horace running one of these the 23rd?

Anybody interested in a post race club picnic in prospect?

Yes and yes, although I'll be out of town on the 23rd.

Post race picnic sounds likes a fine idea.

Jeff Condon said:

Perlberg not racing sounds likes a fine idea.

Good fun today; makes me wish I had time to do more at FBF.  I thrashed around as hard as I could in the hopes of laying a foundation for a decent CX season.  Racing seemed easier than intervals by my lonesome in the park.

tito said:

Jeff Condon said:

Perlberg not racing sounds likes a fine idea.

I know what you're doing. I learned about this in an anti-bullying workshop.

lol

Area Public School Teacher Still Afraid Of Bullies

I'm doing White Plains on Sunday instead. @Adam why don't you join? I know it's a bit further for you than Floyd.

White Plains crit this week, so I'm out

I may show up and wet my beak...

I'll be there, just signed up.

Eric where did you go? adam sorry the leadout did not work. I'm only good at those when I have someone right on my wheel. I wound up leading out the field. My shanty algorithm based power said it was 251watts avg....which seems about right....I think my power tap recorded similar avg's at Floyd. I have a Sigma Rox9.1. I rode my wide rims and 25mm tires at low pressure this week and ride and handling was much improved..

No problem Chris.  Just a little mix up at the end.  I was keen to be on the left, shielded from the wind.  When you took off on the right, I wasn't quite in the right place to get 5-7 wheels behind you.  Hence I ended up about 10-12th wheel.  I think I finished about 10th which is a shame as it was a good strategy.  Next time. 

I was at 95 front and rear with 25's...squigy but I had way more traction in the turns this week. What happened to Eric?

No idea.


Eric, you in one piece?

Sorry guys, I got sketched out. Not that the race seemed particularly sketchy but I just was not comfortable with that field. I found myself riding 3 bike lengths off the back of the field just waiting for something to go wrong. That is no way to race a bike. I headed home after 3 laps.

Hey Eric, don't beat yourself up.  I wasn't the same for a good couple of years after my crash.  It is supposed to be fun, not an emotional ordeal.

eric...2 weeks ago I felt the same way in that field.  This week my mind had a better memory of the course, where the holes were and where to be in the field.  I also switched over to my aluminum clinchers with wide rims, 25 mm tires and rode them at about 95 psi.  The wheels really helped...and having one race in the bag helped as well.  I also worry about crashing...which is why I attack at 1k to go most races (I get my interval in and I can pull over and watch the finish from behind...safely) I tried to ride in the top 10 most of the race.  I think its safer towards the front as you can see the road ahead better.  Never really comfortable with people on both sides of me.  Riding at the shoulder of the races has less of a draft but u alway have your bailout option if a crash happens in front of you.  good luk   yack

Thanks Jules and Chris. I completely agree with you Jules on this point: this is supposed to be fun. After all, its just a hobby, right? Especially considering I'm racing Cat IV.

In that case attack from the gun.....get caught, recover and repeat.....safe and painful

There is the perfect (and safe) venue for racing skills coming up: Kissena Championship! Last years' was awesome and a ton of fun. 

Anyone doing this on Sunday?

I am!

Weather means it will be wet out BTW. Rain overnight so it won't drain.

I'll be at GAP @ 7:45

Look for me 8ish @ lefferts

50/50 depending on sleep and rain

Not going to make this one. Woke up with a bad sore throat. Go get 'em fellas.

you dug really hard yesterday. sore throat is what jules and i had this week from cooking ourselves at nittany. feel better.