login
Saxobank (Page 6)
-
No new posts
|
 2009-07-10 7:43 PM in reply to: #2261059 |
Master  1690     Metro NY Area |  Subject: RE: Saxobank |
| 2009-07-11 1:19 AM in reply to: #2261059 |
Extreme Veteran 335 Herriman, Utah | Subject: RE: Saxobank Hey gang! I'm still here, no worries, it's just been a crazy busy week. I've got a sprint triathlon in 6 hours so I need to hit the hay, but I just wanted to check in and catch up. Admittedly, I'm behind - a bit too much of a taper week for me  - but I'll get at least one stage in tomorrow if not two. And then I'll be back in the saddle for the next week-and-a-half before I have to bail on the challenge for a vacation. I will reach 100%, though, don't you go losing sleep over me  Great job to everyone else! |
| 2009-07-11 1:21 AM in reply to: #2277654 |
Champion 26509 Sydney | Subject: RE: Saxobank mrwrite - 2009-07-11 4:19 PM Hey gang! I'm still here, no worries, it's just been a crazy busy week. I've got a sprint triathlon in 6 hours so I need to hit the hay, but I just wanted to check in and catch up. Admittedly, I'm behind - a bit too much of a taper week for me - but I'll get at least one stage in tomorrow if not two. And then I'll be back in the saddle for the next week-and-a-half before I have to bail on the challenge for a vacation. I will reach 100%, though, don't you go losing sleep over me Great job to everyone else!Go sleep!!! Have a great race tomorrow! |
| 2009-07-11 1:37 AM in reply to: #2261059 |
Veteran 369 Fairbanks | Subject: RE: Saxobank Stage Five Went for a 25 minutes bike ride today. Fairly uneventful, probably took it too easy. I'm having trouble with how hard/fast I should go, trying to find a balance between getting a good workout in but not being so tired that it's hard to finish. I also learned another novice lesson today: A friend and I took our bikes to a field, and then I rode hers so I could try out clipless pedals; I'm trying to decide if I want to get them or not. I didn't find them all that difficult or different to ride, and I stopped and started several times to practice using them. No trouble, until I came to a final stop back where she was waiting. I wasn't paying attention, was already thinking about what I was going to say to her about them. As I tipped over sideways I thought "Oh, crap, I need to twist out of these things." Turns out, if you're thinking that as you're falling, it's already way too late. |
| 2009-07-11 1:38 AM in reply to: #2277654 |
Veteran 369 Fairbanks | Subject: RE: Saxobank mrwrite - 2009-07-10 10:19 PM Hey gang! I'm still here, no worries, it's just been a crazy busy week. I've got a sprint triathlon in 6 hours so I need to hit the hay, but I just wanted to check in and catch up. Admittedly, I'm behind - a bit too much of a taper week for me - but I'll get at least one stage in tomorrow if not two. And then I'll be back in the saddle for the next week-and-a-half before I have to bail on the challenge for a vacation. I will reach 100%, though, don't you go losing sleep over me Great job to everyone else!Have fun in your race! Good luck! |
| 2009-07-11 5:24 AM in reply to: #2277654 |
Expert 957 Reykjavik, Iceland | Subject: RE: Saxobank mrwrite - 2009-07-11 6:19 AM Hey gang! I'm still here, no worries, it's just been a crazy busy week. I've got a sprint triathlon in 6 hours so I need to hit the hay, but I just wanted to check in and catch up. Admittedly, I'm behind - a bit too much of a taper week for me - but I'll get at least one stage in tomorrow if not two. And then I'll be back in the saddle for the next week-and-a-half before I have to bail on the challenge for a vacation. I will reach 100%, though, don't you go losing sleep over me Great job to everyone else!Have a great race I am done with 4 stages and starting No. 5 in about an hour. It will be a long long lone one for me.... Happy Saturday everyone |
| 2009-07-11 5:49 AM in reply to: #2277702 |
Champion 26509 Sydney | Subject: RE: Saxobank Mesteren - 2009-07-11 8:24 PM mrwrite - 2009-07-11 6:19 AM Hey gang! I'm still here, no worries, it's just been a crazy busy week. I've got a sprint triathlon in 6 hours so I need to hit the hay, but I just wanted to check in and catch up. Admittedly, I'm behind - a bit too much of a taper week for me - but I'll get at least one stage in tomorrow if not two. And then I'll be back in the saddle for the next week-and-a-half before I have to bail on the challenge for a vacation. I will reach 100%, though, don't you go losing sleep over me Great job to everyone else!Have a great race I am done with 4 stages and starting No. 5 in about an hour. It will be a long long lone one for me.... Happy Saturday everyone Have a great ride! |
| 2009-07-11 8:16 AM in reply to: #2277719 |
Champion 9060 Charlottesville, Virginia | Subject: RE: Saxobank Toutes autres équipes doivent s'inclinent avant un vrai champion français (hehe never thought we would get a win, so gotta talk trash while we can...) |
| 2009-07-11 8:22 AM in reply to: #2277658 |
Master 1690 Metro NY Area | Subject: RE: Saxobank I find clipless pedals very helpful. I have SPD pedal that are plain pedals one side and have the SPD clip on the other. I always clip in and haven't fallen yet but have felt like I have come close several times mostly hill climbing when I've slowed down and my legs don't want to cooperate. (I'm a slug on hills) I recently got SPD SL pedals and Shimano tri shoes but with my first tri coming up in a few weeks I'm planning on sticking with my familiar and comfy Keen bike shoes and SPDs. KrisSeer - 2009-07-11 2:37 AM Stage Five Went for a 25 minutes bike ride today. Fairly uneventful, probably took it too easy. I'm having trouble with how hard/fast I should go, trying to find a balance between getting a good workout in but not being so tired that it's hard to finish. I also learned another novice lesson today: A friend and I took our bikes to a field, and then I rode hers so I could try out clipless pedals; I'm trying to decide if I want to get them or not. I didn't find them all that difficult or different to ride, and I stopped and started several times to practice using them. No trouble, until I came to a final stop back where she was waiting. I wasn't paying attention, was already thinking about what I was going to say to her about them. As I tipped over sideways I thought "Oh, crap, I need to twist out of these things." Turns out, if you're thinking that as you're falling, it's already way too late. |
| 2009-07-11 8:25 AM in reply to: #2277876 |
Master 1690 Metro NY Area | Subject: RE: Saxobank That is some boney chest that cyclist has! I noticed it yesterday at the finish but that photo really emphasizes it. Good climbers are skinny! Hence my problem. dalessit - 2009-07-11 9:16 AM Toutes autres équipes doivent s'inclinent avant un vrai champion français (hehe never thought we would get a win, so gotta talk trash while we can...) Edited by losta 2009-07-11 8:34 AM |
| 2009-07-11 8:33 AM in reply to: #2277889 |
Champion 26509 Sydney | Subject: RE: Saxobank losta - 2009-07-11 11:22 PM I find clipless pedals very helpful. I have SPD pedal that are plain pedals one side and have the SPD clip on the other. I always clip in and haven't fallen yet but have felt like I have come close several times mostly hill climbing when I've slowed down and my legs don't want to cooperate. (I'm a slug on hills) I recently got SPD SL pedals and Shimano tri shoes but with my first tri coming up in a few weeks I'm planning on sticking with my familiar and comfy Keen bike shoes and SPDs. KrisSeer - 2009-07-11 2:37 AM Stage Five Went for a 25 minutes bike ride today. Fairly uneventful, probably took it too easy. I'm having trouble with how hard/fast I should go, trying to find a balance between getting a good workout in but not being so tired that it's hard to finish. I also learned another novice lesson today: A friend and I took our bikes to a field, and then I rode hers so I could try out clipless pedals; I'm trying to decide if I want to get them or not. I didn't find them all that difficult or different to ride, and I stopped and started several times to practice using them. No trouble, until I came to a final stop back where she was waiting. I wasn't paying attention, was already thinking about what I was going to say to her about them. As I tipped over sideways I thought "Oh, crap, I need to twist out of these things." Turns out, if you're thinking that as you're falling, it's already way too late. There are lots of clipless options out there so just get whatever works for you... Everyone falls from time to time...especially when learning..thank goodness its always at really low speeds I say get them... once you get used to them you will never goback! |
| 2009-07-11 8:35 AM in reply to: #2277910 |
Master 1690 Metro NY Area | Subject: RE: Saxobank They are easier to get out of than toe clips if you use those. kaqphin - 2009-07-11 9:33 AM losta - 2009-07-11 11:22 PM I find clipless pedals very helpful. I have SPD pedal that are plain pedals one side and have the SPD clip on the other. I always clip in and haven't fallen yet but have felt like I have come close several times mostly hill climbing when I've slowed down and my legs don't want to cooperate. (I'm a slug on hills) I recently got SPD SL pedals and Shimano tri shoes but with my first tri coming up in a few weeks I'm planning on sticking with my familiar and comfy Keen bike shoes and SPDs. KrisSeer - 2009-07-11 2:37 AM Stage Five Went for a 25 minutes bike ride today. Fairly uneventful, probably took it too easy. I'm having trouble with how hard/fast I should go, trying to find a balance between getting a good workout in but not being so tired that it's hard to finish. I also learned another novice lesson today: A friend and I took our bikes to a field, and then I rode hers so I could try out clipless pedals; I'm trying to decide if I want to get them or not. I didn't find them all that difficult or different to ride, and I stopped and started several times to practice using them. No trouble, until I came to a final stop back where she was waiting. I wasn't paying attention, was already thinking about what I was going to say to her about them. As I tipped over sideways I thought "Oh, crap, I need to twist out of these things." Turns out, if you're thinking that as you're falling, it's already way too late. There are lots of clipless options out there so just get whatever works for you... Everyone falls from time to time...especially when learning..thank goodness its always at really low speeds I say get them... once you get used to them you will never goback! |
| 2009-07-11 10:03 AM in reply to: #2277654 |
Expert 1067 Douglaston, NY | Subject: RE: Saxobank mrwrite - 2009-07-11 2:19 AM Hey gang! I'm still here, no worries, it's just been a crazy busy week. I've got a sprint triathlon in 6 hours so I need to hit the hay, but I just wanted to check in and catch up. Admittedly, I'm behind - a bit too much of a taper week for me - but I'll get at least one stage in tomorrow if not two. And then I'll be back in the saddle for the next week-and-a-half before I have to bail on the challenge for a vacation. I will reach 100%, though, don't you go losing sleep over me Great job to everyone else!Good luck at your race (or by the time you see this, I hope you had a great race)! |
| 2009-07-11 10:04 AM in reply to: #2277897 |
Expert 1067 Douglaston, NY | Subject: RE: Saxobank losta - 2009-07-11 9:25 AM That is some boney chest that cyclist has! I noticed it yesterday at the finish but that photo really emphasizes it. Good climbers are skinny! Hence my problem. dalessit - 2009-07-11 9:16 AM Toutes autres équipes doivent s'inclinent avant un vrai champion français (hehe never thought we would get a win, so gotta talk trash while we can...) I know the feeling. Today was the first day I tried doing hills and while the legs were a-workin' the body was a-stayin'. I dunno if I could ever look like that though... |
| 2009-07-11 10:09 AM in reply to: #2278046 |
Champion 26509 Sydney | Subject: RE: Saxobank Sulcus - 2009-07-12 1:04 AM losta - 2009-07-11 9:25 AM That is some boney chest that cyclist has! I noticed it yesterday at the finish but that photo really emphasizes it. Good climbers are skinny! Hence my problem. dalessit - 2009-07-11 9:16 AM Toutes autres équipes doivent s'inclinent avant un vrai champion français (hehe never thought we would get a win, so gotta talk trash while we can...) I know the feeling. Today was the first day I tried doing hills and while the legs were a-workin' the body was a-stayin'. I dunno if I could ever look like that though... Most women like a little more meat than that |
| 2009-07-11 10:22 AM in reply to: #2278056 |
Expert 1067 Douglaston, NY | Subject: RE: Saxobank kaqphin - 2009-07-11 11:09 AM Sulcus - 2009-07-12 1:04 AM losta - 2009-07-11 9:25 AM That is some boney chest that cyclist has! I noticed it yesterday at the finish but that photo really emphasizes it. Good climbers are skinny! Hence my problem. dalessit - 2009-07-11 9:16 AM Toutes autres équipes doivent s'inclinent avant un vrai champion français (hehe never thought we would get a win, so gotta talk trash while we can...) I know the feeling. Today was the first day I tried doing hills and while the legs were a-workin' the body was a-stayin'. I dunno if I could ever look like that though... Most women like a little more meat than that Most women perhaps but true TdF fans can't get enough of that look, especially in the wee hours of the morning, right?  |
| 2009-07-11 3:34 PM in reply to: #2261059 |
Extreme Veteran 335 Herriman, Utah | Subject: RE: Saxobank Had a fun race... thanks for the well-wishes. My swim and run were slow as usual, but I felt great on the bike. Too bad I crashed while riding my bike from the event to the parking lot -- how embarrassing! I was trying to do something with my pedal, and suddenly I'm in a gutter that had ended abruptly. Only my pride was hurt and my front wheel likely is no longer true. Ooops! Edited by mrwrite 2009-07-11 3:34 PM |
| 2009-07-11 4:04 PM in reply to: #2277702 |
Extreme Veteran 608 Iceland | Subject: RE: Saxobank Mesteren - 2009-07-11 10:24 AM mrwrite - 2009-07-11 6:19 AM Hey gang! I'm still here, no worries, it's just been a crazy busy week. I've got a sprint triathlon in 6 hours so I need to hit the hay, but I just wanted to check in and catch up. Admittedly, I'm behind - a bit too much of a taper week for me - but I'll get at least one stage in tomorrow if not two. And then I'll be back in the saddle for the next week-and-a-half before I have to bail on the challenge for a vacation. I will reach 100%, though, don't you go losing sleep over me Great job to everyone else!Have a great race I am done with 4 stages and starting No. 5 in about an hour. It will be a long long lone one for me.... Happy Saturday everyone
This was actually from me...I must have been logged on as Mesteren
Did my first 90km bike ride ever and it was painful!! Not sure if I ever want to do it again... Edited by Joblin 2009-07-11 4:07 PM |
| 2009-07-11 9:29 PM in reply to: #2278068 |
Champion 26509 Sydney | Subject: RE: Saxobank Sulcus - 2009-07-12 1:22 AM kaqphin - 2009-07-11 11:09 AM Sulcus - 2009-07-12 1:04 AM losta - 2009-07-11 9:25 AM That is some boney chest that cyclist has! I noticed it yesterday at the finish but that photo really emphasizes it. Good climbers are skinny! Hence my problem. dalessit - 2009-07-11 9:16 AM Toutes autres équipes doivent s'inclinent avant un vrai champion français (hehe never thought we would get a win, so gotta talk trash while we can...) I know the feeling. Today was the first day I tried doing hills and while the legs were a-workin' the body was a-stayin'. I dunno if I could ever look like that though... Most women like a little more meat than that Most women perhaps but true TdF fans can't get enough of that look, especially in the wee hours of the morning, right? Just cause I like a guy on a bike... doesnt mean I still want him when he is being normal and such... Although in some instances its true... I would take Spartacus anytime he offered |
| 2009-07-11 9:30 PM in reply to: #2278313 |
Champion 26509 Sydney | Subject: RE: Saxobank mrwrite - 2009-07-12 6:34 AM Had a fun race... thanks for the well-wishes. My swim and run were slow as usual, but I felt great on the bike. Too bad I crashed while riding my bike from the event to the parking lot -- how embarrassing! I was trying to do something with my pedal, and suddenly I'm in a gutter that had ended abruptly. Only my pride was hurt and my front wheel likely is no longer true. Ooops! Uh - oh hope you can get it fixed asap! |
| 2009-07-11 9:32 PM in reply to: #2278346 |
Champion 26509 Sydney | Subject: RE: Saxobank Joblin - 2009-07-12 7:04 AM Mesteren - 2009-07-11 10:24 AM mrwrite - 2009-07-11 6:19 AM Hey gang! I'm still here, no worries, it's just been a crazy busy week. I've got a sprint triathlon in 6 hours so I need to hit the hay, but I just wanted to check in and catch up. Admittedly, I'm behind - a bit too much of a taper week for me - but I'll get at least one stage in tomorrow if not two. And then I'll be back in the saddle for the next week-and-a-half before I have to bail on the challenge for a vacation. I will reach 100%, though, don't you go losing sleep over me Great job to everyone else!Have a great race I am done with 4 stages and starting No. 5 in about an hour. It will be a long long lone one for me.... Happy Saturday everyone
This was actually from me...I must have been logged on as Mesteren
Did my first 90km bike ride ever and it was painful!! Not sure if I ever want to do it again... Im told they get easier... but my longest rider ever is 80ks! So... I dont know what Im talkingabout! |
| 2009-07-11 9:47 PM in reply to: #2261059 |
Veteran 369 Fairbanks | Subject: RE: Saxobank Stage Six Thirty-two minutes down the road. Wanted to try the trails again, but nobody's around this weekend and I don't have the confidence to try barreling down a mountain by myself. This time, I was definitely tired at the end. - - - - - - - - Cat, I'm starting to think I may need to increase my goals. If I decide to do that, do I run it by you first? Just plug it into the spreadsheet? How does that work? |
| 2009-07-11 9:53 PM in reply to: #2278313 |
Master 1690 Metro NY Area | Subject: RE: Saxobank Congrats on your race! mrwrite - 2009-07-11 4:34 PM Had a fun race... thanks for the well-wishes. My swim and run were slow as usual, but I felt great on the bike. Too bad I crashed while riding my bike from the event to the parking lot -- how embarrassing! I was trying to do something with my pedal, and suddenly I'm in a gutter that had ended abruptly. Only my pride was hurt and my front wheel likely is no longer true. Ooops! |
| 2009-07-12 4:43 AM in reply to: #2278721 |
Champion 26509 Sydney | Subject: RE: Saxobank KrisSeer - 2009-07-12 12:47 PM Stage Six Thirty-two minutes down the road. Wanted to try the trails again, but nobody's around this weekend and I don't have the confidence to try barreling down a mountain by myself. This time, I was definitely tired at the end. - - - - - - - - Cat, I'm starting to think I may need to increase my goals. If I decide to do that, do I run it by you first? Just plug it into the spreadsheet? How does that work? If its an increase just plug it in the spreadsheet..... If its a decrease let me know the details... So basically... go for it...
On that... Im REALLY behind and need a kick in the.... |
| 2009-07-12 5:34 AM in reply to: #2278857 |
Expert 957 Reykjavik, Iceland | Subject: RE: Saxobank |
|
|
|
|
View profile
Add to friends
Go to training log
Go to race log
Send a message
View album
CONNECT WITH FACEBOOK