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 2015-03-12 1:57 PM in reply to: Richardsdrr |
Science Nerd  28760       Redwood City, California |  Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2015.2 CLOSED (Poptarts? Pet pics?)Originally posted by Richardsdrr Originally posted by rrrunner Don't go down that road Originally posted by Richardsdrr Also check to see if the braking surface is aluminium or carbon and what life is left in it. Then factor in the price of new carbon specific brake pas if they do have carbon brake surface. That's like aluminum for those of us on this side of the pond  My manager is Irish. I've been informed that I don't speak English. |
| 2015-03-12 2:13 PM in reply to: 0 |
Extreme Veteran 2263 Ridgeland, Mississippi | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2015.2 CLOSED (Poptarts? Pet pics?) Originally posted by popsracer Originally posted by msteiner I know I'm bugging you guys with Rouge Roubaix videos, but this one was very well made: I'm all kinds of nervous and hyped. Looks like all kinds of epic. I would be very nervous riding in a tight pack when they talk about the potholes to avoid. Does the peleton stay mainly intact for most of the race or does it string out? I noticed some of the tires looked like reduced air pressure. What psi are you thinking about? There is a series of very similar races in Eastern Washington that has been on my longer term radar. I can't wait to hear your thoughts after the race. Good luck and try to be safe. The race stays together for the most part until the first gravel section which is about 25 miles in. This section lasts for 7 miles and usually weeds out the guys that are racing from the guys that just want to finish. I've been told that being in the top 10 heading into this section is critical. My plan (like many others I'm sure) will be to be in that top 10 without being in the front. I ran 95 psi when I was doing my gravel testing sunday, and I may stick with that or go down to 90. I haven't decided, but 95 is definitely the highest I will run. Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by Jet Black Originally posted by msteiner That looks awesome. I didn't realize your gravel road race was over 100 miles long, crazy! Can't wait to hear about it! I know I'm bugging you guys with Rouge Roubaix videos, but this one was very well made: I'm all kinds of nervous and hyped. Yeah, this is so awesome Matt. IF I raced bikes, this would be right up my alley! Yeah the length is part of the challenge. The critical part of the race is around mile 64 where Blockhouse Hill begins. That's the hill where riders are seen pushing their bikes up in the video. It's getting harder and harder to not think about this race every 30 seconds .
Edited by msteiner 2015-03-12 2:13 PM |
| 2015-03-12 2:31 PM in reply to: msteiner |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2015.2 CLOSED (Poptarts? Pet pics?) Originally posted by msteiner Originally posted by popsracer Originally posted by msteiner I know I'm bugging you guys with Rouge Roubaix videos, but this one was very well made: I'm all kinds of nervous and hyped. Looks like all kinds of epic. I would be very nervous riding in a tight pack when they talk about the potholes to avoid. Does the peleton stay mainly intact for most of the race or does it string out? I noticed some of the tires looked like reduced air pressure. What psi are you thinking about? There is a series of very similar races in Eastern Washington that has been on my longer term radar. I can't wait to hear your thoughts after the race. Good luck and try to be safe. The race stays together for the most part until the first gravel section which is about 25 miles in. This section lasts for 7 miles and usually weeds out the guys that are racing from the guys that just want to finish. I've been told that being in the top 10 heading into this section is critical. My plan (like many others I'm sure) will be to be in that top 10 without being in the front. I ran 95 psi when I was doing my gravel testing sunday, and I may stick with that or go down to 90. I haven't decided, but 95 is definitely the highest I will run. Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by Jet Black Originally posted by msteiner That looks awesome. I didn't realize your gravel road race was over 100 miles long, crazy! Can't wait to hear about it! I know I'm bugging you guys with Rouge Roubaix videos, but this one was very well made: I'm all kinds of nervous and hyped. Yeah, this is so awesome Matt. IF I raced bikes, this would be right up my alley! Yeah the length is part of the challenge. The critical part of the race is around mile 64 where Blockhouse Hill begins. That's the hill where riders are seen pushing their bikes up in the video. It's getting harder and harder to not think about this race every 30 seconds .
So, not too much dust or mud comes up off that surface then? I would have expected people to be wearing desert racing style face masks or something. But people don't even appear to be too dust or muddy. |
| 2015-03-12 2:32 PM in reply to: Asalzwed |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2015.2 CLOSED (Poptarts? Pet pics?) Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by msteiner Originally posted by popsracer Originally posted by msteiner I know I'm bugging you guys with Rouge Roubaix videos, but this one was very well made: I'm all kinds of nervous and hyped. Looks like all kinds of epic. I would be very nervous riding in a tight pack when they talk about the potholes to avoid. Does the peleton stay mainly intact for most of the race or does it string out? I noticed some of the tires looked like reduced air pressure. What psi are you thinking about? There is a series of very similar races in Eastern Washington that has been on my longer term radar. I can't wait to hear your thoughts after the race. Good luck and try to be safe. The race stays together for the most part until the first gravel section which is about 25 miles in. This section lasts for 7 miles and usually weeds out the guys that are racing from the guys that just want to finish. I've been told that being in the top 10 heading into this section is critical. My plan (like many others I'm sure) will be to be in that top 10 without being in the front. I ran 95 psi when I was doing my gravel testing sunday, and I may stick with that or go down to 90. I haven't decided, but 95 is definitely the highest I will run. Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by Jet Black Originally posted by msteiner That looks awesome. I didn't realize your gravel road race was over 100 miles long, crazy! Can't wait to hear about it! I know I'm bugging you guys with Rouge Roubaix videos, but this one was very well made: I'm all kinds of nervous and hyped. Yeah, this is so awesome Matt. IF I raced bikes, this would be right up my alley! Yeah the length is part of the challenge. The critical part of the race is around mile 64 where Blockhouse Hill begins. That's the hill where riders are seen pushing their bikes up in the video. It's getting harder and harder to not think about this race every 30 seconds .
So, not too much dust or mud comes up off that surface then? I would have expected people to be wearing desert racing style face masks or something. But people don't even appear to be too dust or muddy. It looks to me like it's crushed gravel like they do on bridle trails around here. Good drainage and not much dust. |
| 2015-03-12 2:50 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
Extreme Veteran 2263 Ridgeland, Mississippi | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2015.2 CLOSED (Poptarts? Pet pics?) Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by msteiner Originally posted by popsracer Originally posted by msteiner I know I'm bugging you guys with Rouge Roubaix videos, but this one was very well made: I'm all kinds of nervous and hyped. Looks like all kinds of epic. I would be very nervous riding in a tight pack when they talk about the potholes to avoid. Does the peleton stay mainly intact for most of the race or does it string out? I noticed some of the tires looked like reduced air pressure. What psi are you thinking about? There is a series of very similar races in Eastern Washington that has been on my longer term radar. I can't wait to hear your thoughts after the race. Good luck and try to be safe. The race stays together for the most part until the first gravel section which is about 25 miles in. This section lasts for 7 miles and usually weeds out the guys that are racing from the guys that just want to finish. I've been told that being in the top 10 heading into this section is critical. My plan (like many others I'm sure) will be to be in that top 10 without being in the front. I ran 95 psi when I was doing my gravel testing sunday, and I may stick with that or go down to 90. I haven't decided, but 95 is definitely the highest I will run. Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by Jet Black Originally posted by msteiner That looks awesome. I didn't realize your gravel road race was over 100 miles long, crazy! Can't wait to hear about it! I know I'm bugging you guys with Rouge Roubaix videos, but this one was very well made: I'm all kinds of nervous and hyped. Yeah, this is so awesome Matt. IF I raced bikes, this would be right up my alley! Yeah the length is part of the challenge. The critical part of the race is around mile 64 where Blockhouse Hill begins. That's the hill where riders are seen pushing their bikes up in the video. It's getting harder and harder to not think about this race every 30 seconds .
So, not too much dust or mud comes up off that surface then? I would have expected people to be wearing desert racing style face masks or something. But people don't even appear to be too dust or muddy. It looks to me like it's crushed gravel like they do on bridle trails around here. Good drainage and not much dust. It depends. It's been raining some throughout the week there, so it may or may not be perfect condition. Just the right amount of water in the dirt to make it grippy and not kick up dust. |
| 2015-03-12 4:56 PM in reply to: msteiner |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2015.2 CLOSED (Poptarts? Pet pics?) I have to fill out all this paperwork for restitution and wowza, my medical bills were almost 20K for my broken (and fixed) face. I am so thankful that I have insurance. I am guessing I would never get that kind of money out of the dude who did this. |
| 2015-03-12 6:30 PM in reply to: msteiner |
Master 3870 | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2015.2 CLOSED (Poptarts? Pet pics?) Originally posted by msteiner I know I'm bugging you guys with Rouge Roubaix videos, but this one was very well made: I'm all kinds of nervous and hyped. Ohhhh, I like this one more! Love hearing the bikes go by, and riders look focused...not in pain Curious. With the amount of hill walking in the last video, does anyone ever wear non-road shoes? Or not worth it b/c the hilly dirt/gravel/mud just a small part of the race? |
| 2015-03-12 7:05 PM in reply to: 4agoodlife |
Extreme Veteran 2263 Ridgeland, Mississippi | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2015.2 CLOSED (Poptarts? Pet pics?) Originally posted by 4agoodlife There's about 20 miles of gravel in the race, so it's not insignificant. My team has been discussing this today, and I may use my spd mountain bike shoes. My road shoes are speedplay, and if dirt gets in those from having to put a foot down then they'll be useless. Originally posted by msteiner I know I'm bugging you guys with Rouge Roubaix videos, but this one was very well made: I'm all kinds of nervous and hyped. Ohhhh, I like this one more! Love hearing the bikes go by, and riders look focused...not in pain Curious. With the amount of hill walking in the last video, does anyone ever wear non-road shoes? Or not worth it b/c the hilly dirt/gravel/mud just a small part of the race? |
| 2015-03-12 9:05 PM in reply to: 0 |
Master 3870 | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2015.2 CLOSED (Poptarts? Pet pics?) That'sE]Originally posted by msteiner That's exactly what we (J and I) were talking about last night when I was telling him about the race. Great pillow talk. LolOriginally posted by 4agoodlife There's about 20 miles of gravel in the race, so it's not insignificant. My team has been discussing this today, and I may use my spd mountain bike shoes. My road shoes are speedplay, and if dirt gets in those from having to put a foot down then they'll be useless. Originally posted by msteiner I know I'm bugging you guys with Rouge Roubaix videos, but this one was very well made: I'm all kinds of nervous and hyped. Ohhhh, I like this one more! Love hearing the bikes go by, and riders look focused...not in pain Curious. With the amount of hill walking in the last video, does anyone ever wear non-road shoes? Or not worth it b/c the hilly dirt/gravel/mud just a small part of the race? Edited by 4agoodlife 2015-03-12 10:04 PM |
| 2015-03-12 9:27 PM in reply to: 4agoodlife |
Master 6595 Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2015.2 CLOSED (Poptarts? Pet pics?) Originally posted by 4agoodlife Wow. So awesome. We are going to want a detailed RR so memorize every detail. Originally posted by msteiner I know I'm bugging you guys with Rouge Roubaix videos, but this one was very well made: I'm all kinds of nervous and hyped. Ohhhh, I like this one more! Love hearing the bikes go by, and riders look focused...not in pain Curious. With the amount of hill walking in the last video, does anyone ever wear non-road shoes? Or not worth it b/c the hilly dirt/gravel/mud just a small part of the race? |
| 2015-03-12 9:29 PM in reply to: Asalzwed |
Master 6595 Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2015.2 CLOSED (Poptarts? Pet pics?) Originally posted by Asalzwed So glad you're getting through the whole ordeal. Those medical bills add up fast.I have to fill out all this paperwork for restitution and wowza, my medical bills were almost 20K for my broken (and fixed) face. I am so thankful that I have insurance. I am guessing I would never get that kind of money out of the dude who did this. |
| 2015-03-13 5:56 AM in reply to: rrrunner |
Veteran 1100 Dayton | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2015.2 CLOSED (Poptarts? Pet pics?) Darren, I just got accepted to Zwift. Looking forward to checking it out! |
| 2015-03-13 7:29 AM in reply to: ponderingfox |
Regular 980 Caerphilly, Wales, uk. | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2015.2 CLOSED (Poptarts? Pet pics?) Originally posted by ponderingfox cool, we'll have to try and hook up for a ride. Any help needed, give us a shout. Darren, I just got accepted to Zwift. Looking forward to checking it out! |
| 2015-03-13 7:47 AM in reply to: Richardsdrr |
Veteran 2441 Western Australia | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2015.2 CLOSED (Poptarts? Pet pics?) Proof of life post. I made it through the auditors alive. They aren't fully finished yet but nearly. |
| 2015-03-13 8:05 AM in reply to: Richardsdrr |
Extreme Veteran 2263 Ridgeland, Mississippi | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2015.2 CLOSED (Poptarts? Pet pics?) Originally posted by Richardsdrr Originally posted by ponderingfox cool, we'll have to try and hook up for a ride. Any help needed, give us a shout. Darren, I just got accepted to Zwift. Looking forward to checking it out! I got to wear the KOM/Sprint combo jersey yesterday. Felt like a baller. The sprint jersey I can usually get, but the KOM one is tough. It took me averaging 500W to get it in 56s. |
| 2015-03-13 8:19 AM in reply to: msteiner |
Veteran 1100 Dayton | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2015.2 CLOSED (Poptarts? Pet pics?) Originally posted by msteiner Originally posted by Richardsdrr Originally posted by ponderingfox cool, we'll have to try and hook up for a ride. Any help needed, give us a shout. Darren, I just got accepted to Zwift. Looking forward to checking it out! I got to wear the KOM/Sprint combo jersey yesterday. Felt like a baller. The sprint jersey I can usually get, but the KOM one is tough. It took me averaging 500W to get it in 56s. Nice. I don't know how it all works, but I'm looking forward to trying it out. Curious as to how it compares to TR. |
| 2015-03-13 8:38 AM in reply to: msteiner |
Regular 980 Caerphilly, Wales, uk. | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2015.2 CLOSED (Poptarts? Pet pics?) Originally posted by msteiner Originally posted by Richardsdrr Originally posted by ponderingfox cool, we'll have to try and hook up for a ride. Any help needed, give us a shout. Darren, I just got accepted to Zwift. Looking forward to checking it out! I got to wear the KOM/Sprint combo jersey yesterday. Felt like a baller. The sprint jersey I can usually get, but the KOM one is tough. It took me averaging 500W to get it in 56s. Wow, those figures look tougher clockwise. I haven't tried clockwise yet. Will tonight. I managed to get the KOM once with a sub 40's climb. Had to hold over 8.5W/Kg for the c.40 seconds. Kept the jersey for a whole 20 odd seconds before someone obliterated it  I have never come close to the green jersey. I think the kickr is not too good on the sprints, I think there's a cap on the power you can throw out. Well, that's my story anyway, and I'm sticking to it  |
| 2015-03-13 8:41 AM in reply to: ponderingfox |
Regular 980 Caerphilly, Wales, uk. | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2015.2 CLOSED (Poptarts? Pet pics?) Originally posted by ponderingfox Originally posted by msteiner Originally posted by Richardsdrr Originally posted by ponderingfox cool, we'll have to try and hook up for a ride. Any help needed, give us a shout. Darren, I just got accepted to Zwift. Looking forward to checking it out! I got to wear the KOM/Sprint combo jersey yesterday. Felt like a baller. The sprint jersey I can usually get, but the KOM one is tough. It took me averaging 500W to get it in 56s. Nice. I don't know how it all works, but I'm looking forward to trying it out. Curious as to how it compares to TR. Totally different, IMO,. Think addictive video game. I don't know what it will be like with zwift power, as opposed to real power, you'll have to let us know. It's pretty cool with a resistance controlled trainer though. |
| 2015-03-13 8:51 AM in reply to: Richardsdrr |
Extreme Veteran 2263 Ridgeland, Mississippi | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2015.2 CLOSED (Poptarts? Pet pics?) Originally posted by Richardsdrr Originally posted by msteiner Wow, those figures look tougher clockwise. I haven't tried clockwise yet. Will tonight. I managed to get the KOM once with a sub 40's climb. Had to hold over 8.5W/Kg for the c.40 seconds. Kept the jersey for a whole 20 odd seconds before someone obliterated it Originally posted by Richardsdrr Originally posted by ponderingfox cool, we'll have to try and hook up for a ride. Any help needed, give us a shout. Darren, I just got accepted to Zwift. Looking forward to checking it out! I got to wear the KOM/Sprint combo jersey yesterday. Felt like a baller. The sprint jersey I can usually get, but the KOM one is tough. It took me averaging 500W to get it in 56s. I have never come close to the green jersey. I think the kickr is not too good on the sprints, I think there's a cap on the power you can throw out. Well, that's my story anyway, and I'm sticking to it Ha! My PRs for the counter clockwise route was 6.4 for the sprint and 36 for the KOM. For this route it's 7.8 and 56. The sprint is now a false flat, which helps me a lot more against bigger guys that could tear up the older downhill. |
| 2015-03-13 9:22 AM in reply to: msteiner |
Master 6595 Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2015.2 CLOSED (Poptarts? Pet pics?) Originally posted by msteiner Originally posted by Richardsdrr Originally posted by msteiner Wow, those figures look tougher clockwise. I haven't tried clockwise yet. Will tonight. I managed to get the KOM once with a sub 40's climb. Had to hold over 8.5W/Kg for the c.40 seconds. Kept the jersey for a whole 20 odd seconds before someone obliterated it Originally posted by Richardsdrr Originally posted by ponderingfox cool, we'll have to try and hook up for a ride. Any help needed, give us a shout. Darren, I just got accepted to Zwift. Looking forward to checking it out! I got to wear the KOM/Sprint combo jersey yesterday. Felt like a baller. The sprint jersey I can usually get, but the KOM one is tough. It took me averaging 500W to get it in 56s. I have never come close to the green jersey. I think the kickr is not too good on the sprints, I think there's a cap on the power you can throw out. Well, that's my story anyway, and I'm sticking to it Ha! My PRs for the counter clockwise route was 6.4 for the sprint and 36 for the KOM. For this route it's 7.8 and 56. The sprint is now a false flat, which helps me a lot more against bigger guys that could tear up the older downhill. Maybe you're racing against Jens and Taylor Phinney. I know they both go to Zwift island too. |
| 2015-03-13 9:50 AM in reply to: rrrunner |
| 812 Katy, Texas | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2015.2 CLOSED (Poptarts? Pet pics?) |
| 2015-03-13 10:34 AM in reply to: rrrunner |
Member 2689 Denver, CO | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2015.2 CLOSED (Poptarts? Pet pics?) Originally posted by rrrunner Originally posted by msteiner Originally posted by Richardsdrr Originally posted by msteiner Wow, those figures look tougher clockwise. I haven't tried clockwise yet. Will tonight. I managed to get the KOM once with a sub 40's climb. Had to hold over 8.5W/Kg for the c.40 seconds. Kept the jersey for a whole 20 odd seconds before someone obliterated it Originally posted by Richardsdrr Originally posted by ponderingfox cool, we'll have to try and hook up for a ride. Any help needed, give us a shout. Darren, I just got accepted to Zwift. Looking forward to checking it out! I got to wear the KOM/Sprint combo jersey yesterday. Felt like a baller. The sprint jersey I can usually get, but the KOM one is tough. It took me averaging 500W to get it in 56s. I have never come close to the green jersey. I think the kickr is not too good on the sprints, I think there's a cap on the power you can throw out. Well, that's my story anyway, and I'm sticking to it Ha! My PRs for the counter clockwise route was 6.4 for the sprint and 36 for the KOM. For this route it's 7.8 and 56. The sprint is now a false flat, which helps me a lot more against bigger guys that could tear up the older downhill. Maybe you're racing against Jens and Taylor Phinney. I know they both go to Zwift island too. So does Ted King. |
| 2015-03-13 10:42 AM in reply to: laffinrock |
Extreme Veteran 2263 Ridgeland, Mississippi | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2015.2 CLOSED (Poptarts? Pet pics?) There's quite a few pros that are on it now. Janez Brajkovic has ridden when I have a few times. Starky has also been on it. |
| 2015-03-13 10:48 AM in reply to: StaceyK |
| Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2015.2 CLOSED (Poptarts? Pet pics?) Originally posted by StaceyK Proof of life post. I made it through the auditors alive. They aren't fully finished yet but nearly. Hang in there! |
| 2015-03-13 10:49 AM in reply to: msteiner |
| Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2015.2 CLOSED (Poptarts? Pet pics?) Originally posted by msteiner Originally posted by Richardsdrr Originally posted by ponderingfox cool, we'll have to try and hook up for a ride. Any help needed, give us a shout. Darren, I just got accepted to Zwift. Looking forward to checking it out! I got to wear the KOM/Sprint combo jersey yesterday. Felt like a baller. The sprint jersey I can usually get, but the KOM one is tough. It took me averaging 500W to get it in 56s. That looks so cool! Congrats on getting both jerseys! |
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