Velominatus: scaler911
Order: Guest Contributor
Location: Vancouver WA
Cat II (USA Cycling), Cat III (OBRA), also weekend warrior/ armchair cycling critic.
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@xyxax I stay away from getting that skinny these days. The extra couple Kg’s keeps me healthier, and to be totally honest, I don’t race nearly as much as I did when I was in my 20′s (when I had delusions of going to Europe and chasing a pro contract). … »
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Lately, I’ve been trying to be more of a “hey, at least they’re out riding” kind of guy. That is until I receive unsolicited advice on my choice of kit/ bike/ position relative to the fog line. It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it always comes fr… »
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@xyxax The problem with BMI is it can be inaccurate regarding body fat %. Putting my height and weight into a BMI calculator, I average ~21.5, and ~20.5 would be where I get sick. But, what I do know (personally) is that I’m 180cm- and 72.5Kg normally…. »
@xyxax I was just having this discussion yesterday. I think part of the problem is weight, specifically body fat content. While I have no scientific evidence of why, I’ve noticed that when I drop below a certain Kg, I tend to get respiratory infections … »
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@PeakInTwoYears Back in the 90′s, I learned that cornering thru 90deg corners in crits, it made sense to keep the bike more upright pressing on the opposite drop from the direction of the turn, sorta “steering” the bike thru the corner, rather than lea… »
@PeakInTwoYears Not really. I may be doing it wrong, but I mostly use pressure like I would when downhill skiing fast. If I’m wanting to turn right, I lean the bike some to the right and apply pressure to my left pedal, as if it was the inside edge of my… »
The only reason to go up a hill, is to go down it as fast as fucking possible. Grippy rubber and lack of self preservation are the keys. »
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@frank Ah yes then. As I stated in when I sent in my dispute, I’ll go ahead and fuck off now………. »
@frank I didn’t think you guys (Keepers) were eligible for the “special badges”. Protest filed! (you do look good in pink tho, just sayin’). »
This. VSP PICKS: 1. Nibbles 2. Sammy Sandwich 3. Hey Sink 4. Cuddles 5. Wiggo »
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@frank No. It’s just out of PDX. But I can take you there when you come down next month. ~100K round trip from my place, and I did it on my regular road rig. Just have to stay in the “tracks”. »
@Buck Rogers Ya it’s heaven alright. Torture. ANd it is pretty steep too, tho I do agree with you about the graphs. I usually find that they’re steeper on the road than they tell you when using say “mapmyride” to plan out a route. PDX Cogal #1 was a good… »
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Great racing! We have a little gem here in P-Town called “Otto Miller”. It’s a soul crusher: »
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While not a race rig, this is a project I just finished for a Developmentally Delayed couple. They donated it to the local Blind School. Story here: http://www.columbian.com/news/2013/may/07/couple-tandem-bike-stolen-donate-bicycle-vancouver/ Slid… »
Off topic but eggtimer is retiring (about time): http://www.pelotonmagazine.com/Feedzone/content/6/2324/Leipheimer-Retires »
@Erik Andersen While I’m sorry for your losses, and injuries of your friends, I think you’re missing the point. Let me say up front that I’ve been in the back of an ambulance from “distracted driver” hitting me on my bike. Twice. And I’ve had friends and… »