Distance: 111 miles
Calories expended: 4800
Ascent: ~3500 ft
Max temp: 72F
Rode the red De Rosa for the first (hard) 60 miles with the "fast" group. (We averaged over 18mph). Once I got home I had a sandwich and a soda and took out the Cervelo for the Decker loops.
Consumed: three bottles of Perpetuem, a granola bar, a Tiger's Milk bar, a grilled turkey/cheese sandwich, and a diet soda.
Saturday, April 28, 2007
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Tuesday night ride
Got in about 31 miles on the MVBC Tuesday night ride. Scott took us over a few hills. (Also got in 10 miles commuting.)
Managed to "wrench" my chain as I shifted on a short hill on the red De Rosa. It started skipping wildly -- a link went stiff. The chain isn't exactly new anyway. I have no idea how many miles I have on it. (I had just cleaned it too -- bummer.)
Later in the evening I went to the gym for an upper body workout on the Freemotion machines.
Everything's holding up (except perhaps the equipment, but maintenance "cures" that.)
Managed to "wrench" my chain as I shifted on a short hill on the red De Rosa. It started skipping wildly -- a link went stiff. The chain isn't exactly new anyway. I have no idea how many miles I have on it. (I had just cleaned it too -- bummer.)
Later in the evening I went to the gym for an upper body workout on the Freemotion machines.
Everything's holding up (except perhaps the equipment, but maintenance "cures" that.)
Monday, April 23, 2007
'94 Colnago Master Light
On today's Capitol Velo Monday night ride we rode about 31 miles (1100 or so calories).
My old 8-speed Master Light showed fine form on it's first ride of the season. On the flats it doesn't matter if your bike weighs 24 pounds and you're using a corn-cob cassette (straight block 11-19).
This bike is still so silky smooth. Ernesto knows how to build them! (My very first ride on this bike was Boston-Montreal-Boston in '94).
Betty, Jesica, Flo, Loren and Mark D. rode tonight. Excellent company and conditions!!!
My old 8-speed Master Light showed fine form on it's first ride of the season. On the flats it doesn't matter if your bike weighs 24 pounds and you're using a corn-cob cassette (straight block 11-19).
This bike is still so silky smooth. Ernesto knows how to build them! (My very first ride on this bike was Boston-Montreal-Boston in '94).
Betty, Jesica, Flo, Loren and Mark D. rode tonight. Excellent company and conditions!!!
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Peterson Loop
Rode the Cervelo on the Peterson loop. Followed that with a short gym workout.
It's about 23 miles...
It's about 23 miles...
Saturday, April 21, 2007
#14 Le Tour de Agua
I rode my trusty old Specialized Sirrus 101.6 miles, entirely in the rain. I started with the MVBC on their Irish Bend ride, but the group bailed early in Bellfountain. I had no takers for going long.
Once you're already soaked, it doesn't matter if it keeps on raining!
Calories expended: ~3900
Distance: 101.6
Route: Bellfountain, Irish Bend, Harrisburg, B'ville, Tangent, Philomath
Once you're already soaked, it doesn't matter if it keeps on raining!
Calories expended: ~3900
Distance: 101.6
Route: Bellfountain, Irish Bend, Harrisburg, B'ville, Tangent, Philomath
But it's not a Bike Friday!
Check out the interesting story about the new bike shop at Willamette University.
Minor nit: The photo's caption is wrong -- that bike is not a Bike Friday!
Minor nit: The photo's caption is wrong -- that bike is not a Bike Friday!
Friday, April 20, 2007
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Tuesday evening ride
Left work too late to drive to the TT in Coburg and it was too late to make the MVBC ride -- so I rolled my own.
Took out the red De Rosa to test the new BB. Most of the creaking is gone. I'm starting to think that there are multiple things creaking.
For starters, my Poggio shoes with Look cleats. They're the new cleats and supposed to creak less. I think it's partly the shoes because they creak on the Cervelo.
However, my new Specialized shoes also creak on the De Rosa. I need to try them on the Cervelo and see how it goes. Process of elimination!
Distance: 21 miles
Calories expended: about 800
Food and water consumed: none (I carried a full bottle around and forgot to drink. Besides, it was quite cool and sprinkling a bit.)
Followed the ride with a quick trip to WowFitness for work on the Free Motion machines.
Took out the red De Rosa to test the new BB. Most of the creaking is gone. I'm starting to think that there are multiple things creaking.
For starters, my Poggio shoes with Look cleats. They're the new cleats and supposed to creak less. I think it's partly the shoes because they creak on the Cervelo.
However, my new Specialized shoes also creak on the De Rosa. I need to try them on the Cervelo and see how it goes. Process of elimination!
Distance: 21 miles
Calories expended: about 800
Food and water consumed: none (I carried a full bottle around and forgot to drink. Besides, it was quite cool and sprinkling a bit.)
Followed the ride with a quick trip to WowFitness for work on the Free Motion machines.
Monday, April 16, 2007
New BB for the red De Rosa
Took a day off. No riding, no gym. Instead I replaced the BB on the red De Rosa and cleaned the drive train.
The old BB seems ok. I figured I'd replace it while I have it out. I'll grease the old one and keep it as a spare.
When I pulled the BB, a little water came out. Didn't find any rust. I think some of the water might have seeped in on the way back from Davis or from condensation. The BB shell doesn't have a drain hole (and I'm not about to go drilling on a classic frame!)
Cumulative mileage on the red De Rosa: 16,500. (The last time I replaced the BB was in 2004, just after RAO camp. On the last day of camp, the bearing on the left side were ground to bits and seized up. Now you see why I keep an eye on BBs!)
Good site on how to service BBs: http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=94
The old BB seems ok. I figured I'd replace it while I have it out. I'll grease the old one and keep it as a spare.
When I pulled the BB, a little water came out. Didn't find any rust. I think some of the water might have seeped in on the way back from Davis or from condensation. The BB shell doesn't have a drain hole (and I'm not about to go drilling on a classic frame!)
Cumulative mileage on the red De Rosa: 16,500. (The last time I replaced the BB was in 2004, just after RAO camp. On the last day of camp, the bearing on the left side were ground to bits and seized up. Now you see why I keep an eye on BBs!)
Good site on how to service BBs: http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=94
Sunday, April 15, 2007
#13 Shedd, Brownsville and Decker/Peterson loops
Rode my first (faux) century on the Cervelo. Didn't leave the house until 2pm...
Distance: 94.2
Consumed: two bottles of Perpetuem, one bottle of water, a breakfast bar and a bagel
Mileage challenge miles: 1358.65
Distance: 94.2
Consumed: two bottles of Perpetuem, one bottle of water, a breakfast bar and a bagel
Mileage challenge miles: 1358.65
Saturday, April 14, 2007
#12 Decker, Smith Lp, Shedd, Tangent
Did the first 46 miles on the heavy Specialized Sirrus. Had a good climb over Decker and nearly caught Vic (I started at the back of the group).
Once the weather seemed to clear up, I rode home, grabbed a snack, and took the Cervelo out for the remainder of the ride.
Distance: 94.4
Once the weather seemed to clear up, I rode home, grabbed a snack, and took the Cervelo out for the remainder of the ride.
Distance: 94.4
Friday, April 13, 2007
MVBC mileage leader for March
I led with 713 miles club miles in March. That's a PR for me in MVBC mileage. Guess I'm RTFB!
I log my miles but don't keep up with the totals, except for the ones that count toward the UMCA mileage challenge.
I log my miles but don't keep up with the totals, except for the ones that count toward the UMCA mileage challenge.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Results from the Davis 12-hour TT
12 Hour Race Solo Category:
Women 18-49
Kate Riggs 186.9
Sandy Earl 170.5
Jean Cordalis 168.5
Cathy Morgan 97.3
Men 18-49
Graham Pollock 221.7
Wayne Riley 197.5
Doug Sloan 180.9
Mark Newsome 179.5
Andreas Shultz 162.5
Tim Reese 162.5
Martin Christian 162.5
Ric Shrank 162.5
Pete Perez 131.7
Men 50>
Joel Sothern 214.3
Kent Mulkey 199.3
Mike Haberski 184.9
John Henry Maurice 177.5
Vance Ray 162.5
Men 60>
Del Scharffenberg 186.9
Bob Brouhard 162.5
12 Hour Race Mixed Tandem 90>
Keith Vandevere
Mireya de la Vega 213.0
12 Hour Race Men Fixed Gear
Sam Snead 210.3
12 Hour Race Men Recumbent 18-49
Randy Gillet 162.5 (rode 15 minutes less)
Jon Lauer 162.5
12 Hour Race Men Recumbent 50>
Tim Woudenberg 209.3
24 Hour Race Solo Category
Women 18-49
Nicole Honda 354.5
Women 50>
Patty Jo Struve 346.5
Men 18-49
Hugh Gapay 379.9
Tom Strause 328.1
Jon Baker 254.5
Men 50>
David Kees 400.3
Men 60>
Dan Crain 387.3
Greg Olson 366.9
Recumbent 50>
Glen Cooley 304.3
Single Speed 18-49
Chuck Knoble 315.4
Team
Brothers from Sisters
Gregg Geser 508.7
Rich Hummel
Winter Lewis
Greg Zadow
Women 18-49
Kate Riggs 186.9
Sandy Earl 170.5
Jean Cordalis 168.5
Cathy Morgan 97.3
Men 18-49
Graham Pollock 221.7
Wayne Riley 197.5
Doug Sloan 180.9
Mark Newsome 179.5
Andreas Shultz 162.5
Tim Reese 162.5
Martin Christian 162.5
Ric Shrank 162.5
Pete Perez 131.7
Men 50>
Joel Sothern 214.3
Kent Mulkey 199.3
Mike Haberski 184.9
John Henry Maurice 177.5
Vance Ray 162.5
Men 60>
Del Scharffenberg 186.9
Bob Brouhard 162.5
12 Hour Race Mixed Tandem 90>
Keith Vandevere
Mireya de la Vega 213.0
12 Hour Race Men Fixed Gear
Sam Snead 210.3
12 Hour Race Men Recumbent 18-49
Randy Gillet 162.5 (rode 15 minutes less)
Jon Lauer 162.5
12 Hour Race Men Recumbent 50>
Tim Woudenberg 209.3
24 Hour Race Solo Category
Women 18-49
Nicole Honda 354.5
Women 50>
Patty Jo Struve 346.5
Men 18-49
Hugh Gapay 379.9
Tom Strause 328.1
Jon Baker 254.5
Men 50>
David Kees 400.3
Men 60>
Dan Crain 387.3
Greg Olson 366.9
Recumbent 50>
Glen Cooley 304.3
Single Speed 18-49
Chuck Knoble 315.4
Team
Brothers from Sisters
Gregg Geser 508.7
Rich Hummel
Winter Lewis
Greg Zadow
Why you shouldn't ride a new bike at an event
I knew better than to take the new Cervelo to the Davis 12-hour. And it turns out I was right -- nope, I didn't take it...
I went out for the Tuesday ride with the club. Would you know it, the Cervelo's drivetrain starts to skip just before we start up the Lewisburg saddle.
Jon Beilby was nice enough to stop and help me diagnose it. At first it looked like the chain was too long. After fiddling with it, I discovered the culprit -- a stiff master link. (I tried to work it out, but it didn't help.)
I turned around and decided to head for Cyclotopia, the only shop still open at 6pm. They didn't have a link or a replacement chain, but they made it a little better for the rest of the way home.
At home I replaced the Wipperman 10sp chain with another model (hollow pin) and it works great! The fact that the link was a bit stiff might explain the vibrations I was getting from the chain as I pedaled... A quick test ride seemed to indicate that the case is closed...
Distance: about 20
Bike: Cervelo Soloist Carbon (Campy equipped, of course!)
I went out for the Tuesday ride with the club. Would you know it, the Cervelo's drivetrain starts to skip just before we start up the Lewisburg saddle.
Jon Beilby was nice enough to stop and help me diagnose it. At first it looked like the chain was too long. After fiddling with it, I discovered the culprit -- a stiff master link. (I tried to work it out, but it didn't help.)
I turned around and decided to head for Cyclotopia, the only shop still open at 6pm. They didn't have a link or a replacement chain, but they made it a little better for the rest of the way home.
At home I replaced the Wipperman 10sp chain with another model (hollow pin) and it works great! The fact that the link was a bit stiff might explain the vibrations I was getting from the chain as I pedaled... A quick test ride seemed to indicate that the case is closed...
Distance: about 20
Bike: Cervelo Soloist Carbon (Campy equipped, of course!)
Monday, April 09, 2007
Recovery with the Helenator
Attended the spinning class at the gym, conducted by the Helenator. It was a good workout and helped loosen things up.
I feel good enough to go out for a ride! (I would have but it's raining buckets around here.)
I feel good enough to go out for a ride! (I would have but it's raining buckets around here.)
#11 Davis 12-hour TT
Rode about 180 miles in 12 hours.
This ride went pretty well -- and there are lessons learned!
John Henry, Sandy, and I drove down on Friday and stayed at Lee's "bike hostel". (Thanks to Lee and his wife!)
I didn't sleep well the night before. Any sound woke me up, including the chimes of a grandfather-style clock. I recall hearing the chimes every hour. (It really wasn't that loud -- I didn't sleep as soundly as I usually do. Maybe it was just the fact that I was sleeping in a different place...)
At the starting line I was cold and starting to shiver -- so I put on a jacket. For some reason I was hacking a bit. Perhaps it was the dry air or all the grass pollen. On the ride, as we started to climb, I felt like I was burning up, so I surrendered the jacket to Vicky (thanks!) who returned it to me later.
I rode my red De Rosa, clicking bottom bracket and all.
I used two bottles of Perpetuem between SAG stops. I even stopped at a rider's personal support vehicle and got an extra bottle of water and drank a small Gatorade I was offered. (Thanks!)
Here's a summary of what I consumed.
- 11 bottles of Perpetuem
- two breakfast bars
- two "nanners"
- can of Campbell's tomato juice (last SAG)
- can of diet coke (last SAG)
- ~ 5 endurolytes
There wasn't much solid food at any of the SAGs. Peanut butter and jam sandwiches, cooked potatoes, etc. would have done the trick I think. We did have the option of sending bags ahead, which I didn't take advantage of.
Next time I will bring a load of Cliff bars and perhaps some Grandma cookies (oatmeal-raisin is best) and send them ahead to the sag stops. And wear a Camel-bak if I don't have a PSV (personal support vehicle).
One problem is that I ran out of water before most SAG stops. It was a little warm on some of the climbs and probably got dehydrated, which in turn made it hard to eat solids after finishing the 162 mile day loop. (I was able to sip some soup and eat a little ice cream, however. Great soup at the finish line!!!!)
I really didn't get my legs until we got 40 miles into the ride, which was about the time I normally wake up. Bottom line, I had a good time. No major issues with soreness, though my lower back ached a bit on the long 11-12% climb where I sometimes had to stand on my easiest gear, a 39x25.
On the next 12/24 hour TT, I intend to do the 24 hour ride. By then I should many more longer rides under my belt and hopefully have the nutrition thing better dialed in... Feet and bike fit are on the money!
Calories expended: 8390 calories
Miles rode: 180.7 (179.5 officially)
Ascent: 8225 feet
Temp: 66F
Many thanks to the volunteers to made the Davis TT a great experience!
Note: rode over 250 miles/week for both this and last week
This ride went pretty well -- and there are lessons learned!
John Henry, Sandy, and I drove down on Friday and stayed at Lee's "bike hostel". (Thanks to Lee and his wife!)
I didn't sleep well the night before. Any sound woke me up, including the chimes of a grandfather-style clock. I recall hearing the chimes every hour. (It really wasn't that loud -- I didn't sleep as soundly as I usually do. Maybe it was just the fact that I was sleeping in a different place...)
At the starting line I was cold and starting to shiver -- so I put on a jacket. For some reason I was hacking a bit. Perhaps it was the dry air or all the grass pollen. On the ride, as we started to climb, I felt like I was burning up, so I surrendered the jacket to Vicky (thanks!) who returned it to me later.
I rode my red De Rosa, clicking bottom bracket and all.
I used two bottles of Perpetuem between SAG stops. I even stopped at a rider's personal support vehicle and got an extra bottle of water and drank a small Gatorade I was offered. (Thanks!)
Here's a summary of what I consumed.
- 11 bottles of Perpetuem
- two breakfast bars
- two "nanners"
- can of Campbell's tomato juice (last SAG)
- can of diet coke (last SAG)
- ~ 5 endurolytes
There wasn't much solid food at any of the SAGs. Peanut butter and jam sandwiches, cooked potatoes, etc. would have done the trick I think. We did have the option of sending bags ahead, which I didn't take advantage of.
Next time I will bring a load of Cliff bars and perhaps some Grandma cookies (oatmeal-raisin is best) and send them ahead to the sag stops. And wear a Camel-bak if I don't have a PSV (personal support vehicle).
One problem is that I ran out of water before most SAG stops. It was a little warm on some of the climbs and probably got dehydrated, which in turn made it hard to eat solids after finishing the 162 mile day loop. (I was able to sip some soup and eat a little ice cream, however. Great soup at the finish line!!!!)
I really didn't get my legs until we got 40 miles into the ride, which was about the time I normally wake up. Bottom line, I had a good time. No major issues with soreness, though my lower back ached a bit on the long 11-12% climb where I sometimes had to stand on my easiest gear, a 39x25.
On the next 12/24 hour TT, I intend to do the 24 hour ride. By then I should many more longer rides under my belt and hopefully have the nutrition thing better dialed in... Feet and bike fit are on the money!
Calories expended: 8390 calories
Miles rode: 180.7 (179.5 officially)
Ascent: 8225 feet
Temp: 66F
Many thanks to the volunteers to made the Davis TT a great experience!
Note: rode over 250 miles/week for both this and last week
Monday, April 02, 2007
Cervelo Soloist Carbon + Campy Ultra Torque = It Simply Rocks
You guessed it. I took out the beast for it's maiden voyage. Nobody showed for the Monday night ride, so I took it out for the Peterson loop. Yep, it's stiff and all power goes into the transmission.
The new Campy Ultra Torque group is fantastic. I didn't know it could get better! Now all my old Campy stuff seems inferior. Shifting is easy and snappy. The new bottom bracket is fabulous.
This bike flies!!! It looks so cool that you're inspired to ride harder.
Miles: about 20
The new Campy Ultra Torque group is fantastic. I didn't know it could get better! Now all my old Campy stuff seems inferior. Shifting is easy and snappy. The new bottom bracket is fabulous.
This bike flies!!! It looks so cool that you're inspired to ride harder.
Miles: about 20
Sunday, April 01, 2007
It's here...
THE bike has arrived.
With pedals, saddle, and wheels: sub 18 pounds.
Can't ride it for 12 hours until the epoxy finishes drying (has to do with the fork).
More later...
With pedals, saddle, and wheels: sub 18 pounds.
Can't ride it for 12 hours until the epoxy finishes drying (has to do with the fork).
More later...
#10 Marcola Century
distance: 110 miles
calories: ~4500
ascent: 1580 feet (mostly near Marcola)
Rode the course CCW. The skies really opened up at Peoria. Would you know it, the sun came out just after I got home. Rode the old Specialized Sirrus.
Saw some peacocks near Brownsville and a few wild turkeys near Marcola. Rode quite strongly today; climbed steadily and took some long pulls on the flats.
Food consumed: two bottles of Perpetuem, two Tiger Milks, two Grandma cookies, and a turkey sandwich (at Coburg).
calories: ~4500
ascent: 1580 feet (mostly near Marcola)
Rode the course CCW. The skies really opened up at Peoria. Would you know it, the sun came out just after I got home. Rode the old Specialized Sirrus.
Saw some peacocks near Brownsville and a few wild turkeys near Marcola. Rode quite strongly today; climbed steadily and took some long pulls on the flats.
Food consumed: two bottles of Perpetuem, two Tiger Milks, two Grandma cookies, and a turkey sandwich (at Coburg).
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