Zone 3/4/5

Golden Cheetah Power or HR - This post is for HR-

2011-07-02T09:06:00.000-07:00

Golden Cheetah is unique in it's feature set. (Free, open source, MAC, PC, Unix) If you use power- it's awesome auto calc of your CP critical power. If you use HR it's the best I know. Here is why.

In Golden Cheetah "TRIMP is Training in Pulse", It gives you performance management results over time with out a power meter (Most Cyclists). Here is the skinny what to do to set up you GC and review your progress.
Trimp. is set in athlete settings http://bugs.goldencheetah.org/projects/goldencheetah/wiki/Athlete
Performance manager is where you look at your trends.
metrics http://bugs.goldencheetah.org/projects/goldencheetah/wiki/Performance_Manager_(PM)http://bugs.goldencheetah.org/projects/goldencheetah/wiki/The_Metrics_tab_in_Golden_Cheetah_20_HOWTO

Once set the performance manager tab will give you trends that match your Power meter owing friends with out the extra weight or god awfully mess of "what does all that mean."

Trimp is for most cyclists a great way to gauge results and gain understanding of what they are achieving over time. Your perception is likely accurate. "I feel stronger", "I'm getting Faster". (or not if you are not focused on the best type of training for your personal need you may be just making your self tired. but not improving.

Here is a screen shot of HR and speed. As a cyclists improves fitness HR trails down or speed moves up. ( If you're training properly in a Zone 2/3 sweet spot mode.)

Endurance - This training Block for cyclist.
Power - later training block
Speed - last part of the block.

2010-06-29T23:56:00.000-07:00

Here is a great set of Bike Fit tools. For your bike to bike fits and the dimensions that matter for Road and TT fits.

http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=130

If your set in your position awesome. If not, get fit.

New Fan - after watching this -

2010-06-05T22:39:00.000-07:00

More tales of a beginner racer

2010-05-02T16:57:00.000-07:00

Raced the San Luis Rey road race this morning, my third race in 3 weeks. Well, actually it was my third race in 28 years. After getting dropped within 5 minutes at Devil's Punchbowl, I felt a little stronger coming into this race. My goal was to just hang with the field for a longer period of time then my first two races.

The Cat 5 race was scheduled to begin at 10:25 and I was supposed to leave my house by 7 so I had time to get to the race, warm-up, have a nervous stomach and go to the bathroom 3 times and get to the staging area nice and early. I woke up at 7 rushed around and as I opened the fridge I saw absolutely no food. So now I am running late but I'm still OK, I'll just grab food on the way and I'll still get there with plenty of time.

I left my apartment at 7:15 and all I wanted was a bagel, possibly with egg and cheese. From my house in Venice to the 405 there are NO bagel places, or a place where you can grab something quick and easy that is not fast food. I'm originally from New York so I expect to see a bagel store or deli every 1/2 mile. I ended up driving out of my way to Olympic Ave and grabbing a bagel. By the time I got on the 405 it was 8:05!

I hauled ass down to the race, average speed was 90 while on the 405 and 5. Got to the race at 9:40. 45 minutes before race start perfect. The only problem I encountered was the nervous stomach and having to wait on line for the one stall.

OK, if you made it this far it's time for the race report:

The race kicked off and I started out in the front five. I wanted to make sure that I was able to jump on any breakaways. I ended up being in a pretty good position, as the first break I was able to see coming and jump on and bring the peloton back together. My legs were still feeling good heading into the climb on lap 1 (of 3) and I was actually able to stick with the main group! I was very pleased with myself. Well, I am now. At the time I was turning myself inside out to stay on and cursing the extra 10lbs I am carrying around. Shortly after the turnaround there was another attack and I got dropped. I burnt too many matches on that climb and it took me a while to recover.

On the second loop I caught up to another rider and we spent the entire loop trying to catch the fragmented groups that were in front of us. The whole loop was pretty uneventful, as the group of 6 that was in front of us managed to keep about a 1/2 mile on us despite our best efforts. My partner for the day decided to attack at the turnaround starting loop 3 but after about a minute I was able to reel him in and ride away without attacking.

Loop 3 I had a few partners as I worked with whoever I could to catch more people and was successful in catching and dropping maybe 4 or 5 people. Plus another 2 or 3 from the 5A race. Ended up in a group of 3 after the turnaround and had another group of 4 within 1/4 mile from us and I REALLY wanted to pass some more people and was trying to get everyone to take short pulls and get organized. This kid (he was a junior) and I were splitting the work but the 3rd man who I will nickname douche bag would NOT take a single pull. Yet somehow he was able to stay with us and meet any attacks we did on the hills. No amount of cajoling made a difference he was just hanging on. My contempt for him drove me on, but Junior and I couldn't bring back that small group unfortunately. Half way through the final climb after a small attack by Junior I noticed Douche Bag struggling and let out a 'Fuck' and I said to Junior to not let up and we took turns attacking until we dropped him completely which made me happy. Sadly, all 90lbs of Junior was able to ride away from me on the final climb and put about minute on me. My legs at this point were just cooked.

I finished the race, rode up to my car and kind of stood in one place for a while and just zoned out and tried to recover. Got dressed and hung out with the Cat4 team and heard more good results from them.

Overall, I was very pleased with the result. And am happy with my progress over the past few weeks. Again I hope by mid-June that I will be in 'race shape' and ready to hang on for the whole race.

As an aside, I would like to thank the guy who double parked by my car and locked me in for an extra 40 minutes. And the pizza guy, that gave me a cup with a whole in it that then drained 20 ounces of coke into my console. Oh and the women that decided they were going to hang out by the pool (which is outside my apartment) last night and have a nice LOUD chat about their love lives or lack there of as if they were in a Sex and the City episode. The only problem was that it was 4 in the morning.

Can I blame getting dropped on them?

Team Ride - Saturday May 1

2010-04-30T21:48:00.000-07:00

What: LG 4/5 Team ride
When: Saturday April 30, ROLL OUT at 7:30AM (Roughly 3 hours round trip)
Where: Meet at San Vicente and Ocean, ride to Trancas and back, mellow pace. Riders can split off into climbing rides after Trancas if they want.

Pre-ride coffee at 6:45, Peets @ Montana and 14th

Thanks, hope to see you there!!

Joe

Tales of a beginner racer

2010-04-25T08:15:00.001-07:00

Six weeks ago, I decided that I wanted to focus on cycling and go from recreational rider to racer. The visions of glory and riding away from the field to hold up my arms as I solo to victory, or sprinting past my opponent at the last second and winning in a photo finish drove me to train hard. Signing up for La Grange and meeting other successful racers and other people much much stronger than me pushes me even harder.

Yesterday I raced the Devil's Punchbowl road race in Pearblossom California. It was my second road race in the past 2 weeks. Actually, it was my second road race in 28 years.

Race Report:

Friday night - Despite getting dropped on the first real climb in the Bakersfield Vlees Huis race, I still fell asleep thinking that I had a chance to stay with the group and finish strong in the Devils Punchbowl race. OK, let me correct that last statement. Friday night I fell asleep fantasizing again about dropping the field and winning the race.

Saturday Morning - Before leaving the house, I watched a few videos on youtube to pump myself up and get some extra motivation. One video was the Nike Courage commercial, the other video embarassingly was a scene from Lord of the Rings before they attack Minis Tirith in the Return of the King movie:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PNpIxqqMtQ&feature=PlayList&p=6A95194CC3D9715D&playnext_from=PL&index=0&playnext=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdnqZcmWk8U

Yes I realize, that I just exposed what a dork I really am.

Race time - Going into the first climb I hung on for a few minutes and a couple of accelerations but just could not keep the pace of the pack and ended up getting dropped. Mark Martinet and I rode the long descent together and had a nice little pace line going with 15-20 second pulls. But once we hit the next climb, Mark was too strong for me. Again I was all by myself. I finished the race I believe in dead last but I finished and had fun.

Saturday night - Officially joined the cycling lifestyle and shaved my legs. I held out for as long as possible. But I knew I wouldn't really be part of the club until it was done. Ended the night with a massage and then just relaxing.

At the rate I am getting stronger I am predicting that I will have my race legs and have finished dropping the excess weight by mid-June. Until then, I'm looking forward to getting dropped over and over again.

See you on the road.

Mulholland repair

2010-03-13T18:33:00.000-08:00

Progress on Mulholland repair photographed March 14 by Brooks Paley.

¡¿How to Get your Power up?! - and your bike fit down!

2010-02-15T11:23:00.000-08:00

We will be tweaking "Bike fit" with a number of Gents.
We have a fit genius not a regular consultation from Steven Carre of Bike Effect

Details are now all on Facebook event page. Please RSVP to save a spot for you.
All changes will be reflected on the FB page only.

Our ongoing series "Drills for Skills" we take a slight detour - > ¡¿How to Get your Power up?! - and your bike fit down!

We will be tweaking "Bike fit" with a number of Gents.
We have a fit genius not a regular consultation from Steven Carre of "bikeEFFECT"
- Date is Sat. 2/27/10 - 10 am open (gather) 10:15 AM start - REI S.M.) REI is donating the space for this event.
- Steven Carre is donating his time
You are encouraged to bring you bike, kit up, and have Steven take a look at your current fit and learn ... understand what makes Fit so important to fastness, power & comfort. Steven has increased power to the ground for me and numerous pros and amateur racers.

2/27 - Pre - event ride Montana & 14th Peet's Coffee 6:30 coffee - 7am roll up the coast. Then to REI for the event's start.
2/27 - 10 am meet Starts promptly 10:15 am - 1pm
- Format plan, starts on-time.
* Intro, background, share plan for the time allowed.
* General fitting from a bike shop employee
* Custom fit - for "Sidesaddle Nick G."
* Individual sessions. You'll all get something from him on your current fit. Pre-ride event is encouraged you'll get to know Steven Better as well
* Close - wrap up - Sushi/bevs. across the street or Pizza
*
Bike effect
http://twitter.com/BIKEEFFECT
http://www.facebook.com/pages/BIKE-EFFECT/180033501728

REI back room = will have Event signs Please go to the back of the the store near the sleeping bag department. the clinic is through the double doors. You can hang your bike out of the way, we'll pull bikes on to the trainers. as necessary

Special Thanks to REI Santa Monica for hosting this meeting. While in REI, take a look around and consider joining the Co-Op. REI supports Non Profit organizations and is graciously allowing us to use their space.

Plan Ahead.

2010-02-06T08:22:00.000-08:00

Every Year folks are "surprised" or worse left out when they miss the Canondale Bike, Rudy project or other Pro- racer deals.

Sept OCT. - Canondale Bike
365- Rudy for LG racers.
Helen's night. Feb.
Helen's night. Fall
Pro deals.
Pro program is managed by LG sponsorship contact here

From Helen's promo Feb 2010

Pro Purchase:

Bontrager TIRES & TUBES
Bontrager WHEEL SETS
Shimano WHEEL SETS
Shimano SHOES (R310 & M310)
ENERGY DRINK
GU ENERGY GELS
Giro HELMETS
Giro EYEWEAR
Look PEDALS
Shimano PEDALSmany more special deals for La Grange members will be available.

How do I know who's racing what.

2010-01-28T15:56:00.000-08:00

Have you have entered your A B and C event this year? You should do it Here. Priority TeamLG events are *A* listed for the year. To keep the list fresh We have about 60 days of races listed plus all *A* races.

Now you are able to start "filtering" to see who's racing. Take a look, You can see all entries or filter any way you want.
To filter: use the drop down list in the first row. As you filter, By name, Cat, Name & Cat, Any and/or none - the listing becomes more focused.
To keep past races off the listing - choose- "blank"
click to see at full size

Cat 3/4/5 2010 Race Planning Meeting Info

2010-01-27T16:17:00.000-08:00

WHAT: LaGrange Team 4/5 2010 Race Season Planning Meeting
WHEN: Wednesday, January 20th at 7:00 PM
WHERE: Tacos Por Favor (chosen for low-key atmosphere, inexpensive menu, and access to seating for everyone without getting rushed out)
Olympic Blvd and 14th Street, Santa Monica
Map: http://tinyurl.com/lg45tacos

2010 review, "Who's in", email, Race Roster, Searching, Tent, Feed Zone -rant

2010-01-21T12:11:00.000-08:00

All Racers - or new to Team LG
Roster
"Who's in" racing this race
Email lists
Settings for email delivery
Searching for a topic - old email on the groups
Upgrades - Cat changes, moved or changed a phone number.
Facebook, Twitter
Blog, Calendar
Where is the Tent
Feed Zone Supplies

All Racers - Each racer should be listed in three places. Team Roster, TeamLG, Your Race Team LG (Team Cat"X")s Team5, Team4, Team3
Race Roster- We need your emergency contact info on the Roster. (newguy start here or provide any update or upgrade info here. ESP emergency contact info.
Who's in- We'll send mail, but if you planned ahead - Use this form
results are here ... "Bookmark" this perhaps?

Email lists/Web BBS - For subscriptions - Read the bottom of EVERY Yahoo group mail... You'll notice account settings ---> You can choose if you want to receive team mail or unsubscribe from a list.
Manage subscriptions below: Manage volume or frequency of mail "Text-Only",• "Daily Digest" • "Web BBS list only" • "Unsubscribe"
____________________________________________________________________

Team LG (All racing Cat's) for all racers (everyone). (Searchable mail for the TeamLG)
Subscribe: teamlg-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Unsubscribe: teamlg-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
Read on-line with yahoo Username & PW

Team LG Cat 3's (Searchable mail for the Cat3's)
Subscribe: teamlg3-subscribe@yahoogroups.comUnsubscribe: teamlg3-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
Read on-line with yahoo Username & PW

Team LG Cat 4's (Searchable mail for the Cat4's)
Subscribe: teamlg4-subscribe@yahoogroups.comUnsubscribe: teamlg4-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com Read on-line with yahoo Username & PW
Team LG Cat 5's (Searchable mail for the Cat5's)
Subscribe: teamlg5-subscribe@yahoogroups.comUnsubscribe: teamlg5-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
Read on-line with yahoo Username & PW

More Lists
Mountain Bike Listing (Searchable mail for the MTBer's) (open list no LG membership restrictions.)
Velo Club La Grange (for LG members only) (Searchable mail for all VcLGer's)
LG track (Searchable mail for all trackies (open list - no LG membership restrictions.)

Note on lists and mail- all list and mail in considered "Club public" and is also viewed by Mod's and the BOD members who race or direct racing. Have fun, but be respectful to our sponsors and team members.

Setting for YahooGroups eMail Delivery (manage delivery of your subscriptions) Your personal settings can be set on each group list - either individual email, or "daily digest" one mail per day or 12 topics or "web only". You can set it in YahooGroupsManage
Example:
VeloClubLaGrange -daily digest
teamlg - daily digest
teamlg4 - Individual Emails
mtb - Web only.
Searching - Interested in what happen last year or history on a subject- Try searching the email archive on a group. It pays to look at the big VCLG Yahoo group as it has years of history! These team lists are over a year old, but soon your mail is history too. With your insight, it creats good history - we each create a great furtre. Try searching the blog too - we are testing our own custom search tool -it has an interesting bent that it is "LG cycling centric" and stacks searches from sites we may want results from first.

Upgrades and - Cat Changes -For Cat changes: Change you info on the Roster. --> Unsubscribe to the cat ---> cat 5 --> Subscribe to the Cat, Cat4 ---> notify our LG web master. Done!

Twitter -

If you have a twitter account, go to http://twitter.com/teamlg, and click "follow".

You can also sign in to Twitteriffic or Tweetie on your iphone, and post updates to the LG feed. This means anyone with a relatively smart phone can post updates with real-time race action.

The login is: teamlg

Password: XXXXXXX ---> ask the captain.

I'm pretty sure we can all be signed in through an iphone twitter app at the same time, though we cannot all add our actually cell phones to the account. We'll just have to sign the tweet with initials so we know who's posting...

Facebook LaGrange Race Team on Facebook
LG friends on Facebook

Blog - Blog your world use it- Yes this is it, but if you look around you'll find more. The blog is the Teams Blog your ideas, interest and excursions are welcomed on here. TeamLG members are encouraged to blog. http://www.blogger.com/home try it yourself. You can save a post while it's being perfected. and edit until it's ready- or put out a rant of your own. Let's keep it interesting not just dry stuff like this. Blogger uses the same Username & PW as the Roster, Calendar, Google docs. all the same. Please - Make it fun.

Tent, Common Property -
ROMA Body Shop Svc
1511 S Barrington Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90025
310-477-1209
The tent should be brought back to this location with in a couple (2) days. If you are not returning the tent to the shop yourself, you should make sure to have a contact and communicate on (race day) about the transfer of ownership. The guy who picks it up the tent is responsible to return it unless a team-mate takes ownership and responsiblities.

Most of the 4/5 races are early, and the 3's are later. So generally we need to establish communication if a 4 or 5 picks it up, and a 3 agrees to return the tent at the end of the race day.
No leaving it without anyone around. (one tent was lost couple years back)

Road Race Supplies- Water Bottles, Water cooler, Feed Zone:Rant I'm going out on a limb here. We all need road race support, and I'd suggest we are all better for the group supporting the group - as long as we agree to help one another. I'll present the following:
Make sure the guys in the feed aren't "buying you lunch."
Electrolytes aren't free. Ice and bottled water is paid for generally, not donated, and the feed zone folks are working for you. Individual bottle handlers are rarely an individual success in a busy feed (many of us remember busy zones -like Sisquoc, Bakersfield RR, SDSR, or Devil's Punchbowl) 4 feeders for 8-9 guys seem about right. Flat feeds need more folks; big climbs feeding spreads out.

At the End of the day- Make sure that the feeders are not out of pocket. Each road race we can pool resources or "go it alone" lets work the team angle here too. PS asking for a particular bottle with "Super Electrozip-aid" on a particular lap... is not likely to happen End Rant.

Water Bottle - "Bottles in Bottles out" Just like a dirty little wheel pit.
Feed zoneres are asked to fill and pass out bottles. We began the season with all new nice LG shiny bottles. after 6-8 feeds we have a selection of every bottle known to man.

Supplies: 5 gal water cooler, Electrolytes, Water, Ice, Bottles, small cardboard box for bottle staging, Table, Chair, Tent (maybe), Trash Bags - you will want a trash bag - trust me no one wants dirty bottles rolling around the car on the way home.

The drill: Fill the Water cooler with ice $3.00, add water when you're in the feed zone. $10.00 (don't spill 5 gallons in the car)

The Feed: In the feed, fill bottles, Electrolytes, Water - Fill the, box with bottles for a multi-person feed.

Clean up and restock: At the end or as you go, collect bottles; many bottles we will know are obviously LG bottles; from the teamLG racers etc. Remove left over contents, close the lids, and trash bag um' for a dishwasher wash- with a cap full of liquid bleach. (bleach kills everything dead)

Post dishwasher Dry bottles storage upside down in a clean box. all caps in a ziplock bag w/holes for air out. Ready for the next feed.

Long term (between RR Storage) -?- Usually the feeders place or Mario's Auto Body.

The team tent is a fixture that LG has provided the race team. It should be used often as it promotes a center point and supports our racers & sponsors- we all have access- Here is the scoop. We have one Team 3/4/5 tent, it is available at Mario Seri's shop. Mario is LG's 2009 60+ California State champion. Bear! (and not his first bear either, he'll chat your ear off and you may like it. Nice, nice guy! )

The tent is available for pick up 9-5 weekdays. Most Saturdays until noon (call to be sure on Saturday) I've been bummed more than once by not calling. Mario Seri

Club / Team License info.

2010-01-20T10:54:00.000-08:00

2010 racing licenses are now on sale! Renew on line

For the New guys: On the USACyclin.org license forms fill in the following:

CLUB: Velo Club La Grange Westwood - SANTA MONICA, CA

TEAM NAME: Herbalife LaGrange Notice the missing space, between La and Grange. - Couple years ago a number of "team names" diluted the SoCal Cup points because we were counted separately; we lost points to, "La Grange", "Kahala", "Velo Club LaGrange" etc. The team name is chosen in the second & third step on the renewal process" Herbalife LaGrange "

Application for Racing License (No faxed or e-mailed applications accepted.)

Editing you club license data.

Editing your racing license info https://www.usacycling.org/myusac/index.php?pagename=mypage

2010 rule book and JR gearing

2010-01-19T18:52:00.000-08:00

From our local top official we have our USA cycling 2010 rule book here.

Specifically for the JR - The 2010 rules for Junior Gears can be found on pages 53-54

This is track specific ratios by age.

Also Nick G. noticed that probikekit.com sells ultegra 10sp cassettes in 14x25, 15x25, and 16x27 for $89 (January 2010).

Roll out process - is discussed here rules as of 2007 "Blocked gears".

1M6. Junior Gears. The maximum chaingear ratio for Junior riders is based on age and discipline. Blocked gears will be allowed, except in National Championships. All tests for compliance shall be done using the "roll-out method.” There is no restriction for cyclocross or MTB races. For road and track the limits
Road
17-18: 7.93 meters (26‟)(52x14)
15-16: “
13-14: “
10-12: “
Track
17-18: Unrestricted
15-16: 6.78 meters (22'3")(48x15)
13-14: 6.36 meters (20'10.5")(48x16)
10-12: 6.00 meters (19‟8”)(48x17)
The gear limit for a rider is determined by the age of the rider and the discipline, and applies in all events in that discipline subject to the notes shown below:
(1) For Juniors 16 and under who are competing in Championship team sprint, team pursuit, keirin, or Madison the 17-18 (unrestricted) gear limit applies.
Note that the gear combinations listed are merely suggestions – the distance rolled out is the governing standard.

Who's racing - sign up

2010-01-14T20:27:00.001-08:00

Directly on the Google Sign up web page

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Who's on the LG train. Who's IN

This is who has Reg'ed at SoCalReg.comjavascript:void(0)

To reg for Any SCNCA event Register here

power geeks

2010-01-07T15:02:00.000-08:00

In an attempt to balance fitness with overeating over the holidays, I got on the relatives' treadmill. I know, specificity, running VO2Max doesn't equal cycling VO2Max. I found I was in Z5 at 6-6.5mph, or 500+ cal/hr. Gone are the days of 7 minute miles.

I found a cool site which you can plug in your parameters.
http://www.mne.psu.edu/lamancusa/ProdDiss/Bicycle/BIKEcalc1.HTM
In short, 24mph requires about 280W, and about 1000 cal/hr, significantly higher than running. FWIW, the power estimates for this calculation are higher than analyticcycling, so YMMV. Time to ramp up the training.

-Giao

Training plan (s) HR monitors

2009-12-26T09:00:00.000-08:00

Training - we are all training, but do we have a plan to get us on target precisely for our "A" events?

http://velonews.competitor.com/2009/12/coaches-panel/designing-your-own-training-plan-for-2009_86341

A good article on setting up a plan for 2010.

If you use a computer for tracking -add a Google calendar for you build cycle an rest weeks, or get a training peaks account $$, or as the article says, use Pencil and Paper and follow the plan.
Do you have a power meter or HR monitor.
http://velonews.competitor.com/2009/02/coaches-panel/coach-frank-overton-tells-what-to-do-with-your-new-power-meter_87556

Here are a few quick articles from http://www.training4cyclists.com/

2010 calendar scnca events

2009-12-17T20:52:00.000-08:00

2010 Events as of December 17, 2009 - raw data for you build a plan. You can work with your coach to - build, peak, A, B, and C events for your year. Max out with two "A" events, three is physically less possible.

Excel file

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tRCG_CQskqk1aMDjey7sDNA&output=html

I cal
http://www.google.com/calendar/ical/b0tcjpclmg022jdjvvm6rntp8k%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics
html
http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=b0tcjpclmg022jdjvvm6rntp8k%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Los_Angeles

xml
http://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/b0tcjpclmg022jdjvvm6rntp8k%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic

Simi Ride!

2009-12-01T11:11:00.000-08:00

From team ride guru jaycee:

December TeamLG Ride:

The Simi RIde
This Saturday, Dec. 5th.
Total Distance: 69 miles

Meet in the parking at the SE corner of Valley Circle and the 101 Freeway (near McDonalds).
We roll from here at 7:30am sharp. We will ride an easy-ish 15 miles to the official start in Simi Valley around 8:40.
This allows a low-pressure warm-up and puts our cars very close to the official ride end.

Directions:
101N exit Valley Circle. LEFT at top of ramp onto Valley Circle (name changes immediately to Mulholland). Cross over 101 and pass the light. First left into the parking lot. Bear left and I'll be there before you reach McDonalds.

It may be cold so dress warmly.

The Ride:
We will be doing the long route which is about 54 miles with a fast pace and a couple of climbs to keep you honest. I suggest everyone do this route and not the short version. Many of the guys on the long ride are faster than you and you may get dropped (either temporarily or completely). That is all part of the Simi experience. The goal is to progress until you DON'T get dropped. This ride is like a race and is great training. Your goals should be to hang on to the 1st or 2nd group, utilize some road race strategy and most importantly have fun!!

There is a SHORT re-group at mile 30 with bathrooms and water. Do your business quickly and be prepared to roll or you will be left behind.

You will likely be done by 12 noon.

Any questions? Otherwise, let's rock this thing!

Jaycee

"King" of the team rides

2009-11-27T18:00:00.000-08:00

Team Rides are a great way to engage and learn about your race buddies.

Jaycee Cary has taken the mantle of team ride leader but that doesn't mean your opinion, or your ride, is not welcomed. It is. Jaycee needs/want to get us out to new areas, and we all want to learn great new routes.

Suggest your route to Jaycee, to get it on the calendar for an up coming team event date. Let's agree to make it a "Map my ride" or "Google Map" attachment and your commentary for when it's appropriate.

My Favourite off season route was the 5 counties ride hosted by LA Wheelmen. super nice near zero traffic and just as many services (bring food water and electrolytes) if you do it unsupported. http://lawheelmen.org/schedule.htm

Early season RR builder - lots of climbing -

Saturday, November 14 - 8:00 a.m. FIVE COUNTY CENTURY This is our annual century in the wilds of Los Angeles, Kern, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties. Registration is required and there is a small fee involved to cover the cost of support. Chairpersons are Renee Smith and Clem Bartolai. Below are all the pertinent details. We hope to see you there.

WHERE: Start Location: The century will start at the Latter Day Saints Church parking lot in Lake of the Woods, California, which is north of Los Angeles near Gorman. Take the Golden State Freeway (I-5) north to the Frazier Park Exit (1st exit after passing Gorman). At the bottom of the ramp, turn left and go 6.4 miles and turn right into the church parking lot. Park at the far (west) end of the lot. We would like to thank Bishop Jeff Neeley for allowing us to use the church parking lot.

La Grange racing video by Bill Cordero

2009-11-24T00:35:00.000-08:00

The Kahala La Grange Racing Video from Bill Cordero on Vimeo.

Team Camp was awesome

2009-11-19T21:05:00.000-08:00

Thanks to all the guys that made it up to Solvang for our 4/5 Team Camp this past weekend. It was an amazing weekend of riding, hanging, soaking, eating, and Jenga. For those who missed it don't worry, we'll do something like this again for sure.

Pics are posted and can be viewed here:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2043898&id=1428378796&l=c37c1484f3

See you guys on the Simi Ride in December!

Solvang Team Mini-Camp ride routes/start times

2009-11-11T11:54:00.000-08:00

These are the rides we have planned for the weekend. Remember, don’t be put off by distances or elevation, we will be taking these rides nice and slowly. No KOMs, no sprints, no TTs. Just a bunch of us out there on beautiful roads riding as a team. If the group splinters because of climbing pace, we will regroup regularly. Scenic overlooks will be stopped at. Pictures will be taken. Fun will be had.

Friday afternoon fun ride/warmup/scenic stroll

Happy Cyn/Ballard 1-2 hours, 1PM Start
30 Miles/900 Ft. climbing
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ca/solvang/372124573576070080

Saturday epic team ride!

Jalama Beach – 5+ hours, 9AM Start (to accommodate those driving up Sat)
Alisal Canyon start, Hwy 1 to Jalama road, Beach and back through Santa Rosa. Beautiful stuff!
78 miles/4000 Ft. climbing
http://www.mapmyride.com/route/us/CA/Solvang%2C%20CA/847125796772033597

Sunday Classic Team Camp Ride- tougher but we will take it nice and tempo!

Mt Figueroa Loop – 4 hours, 8AM start
45 Miles/4200 Ft. climbing
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ca/solvang/13151696

Team LaGrange Winter Mini-Camp! UPDATE w/LODGING DETAILS

2009-10-28T15:13:00.000-07:00

What: Team La Grange 4/5 (3’s welcome too!) 2010 Racer Mini Camp
Where: Solvang, CA
When: November 13/14/15 (Arrivals anytime Friday, rides Saturday and Sunday)
Cost: Two nights in spectacular vacation ranch house with pool: only $75 a night per person (two night minimum). Just add food and gas, and it’s the cheapest weekend you can do in Solvang, and way nicer than staying in a motel!

Details about the camp:

There are a lot of killer scenic routes for us to do, and it will not be an all-out hammer-fest. The idea is for us to have some time away from the usual routes we all ride, get to know each other a little better, and talk about what we want to get out of racing next year, both individually and as a team. And most importantly, have a great time on the bikes in beautiful surroundings.

The revised structure of the weekend will now be to arrive anytime on Friday for those that can come up. We can have a meal at the house to accommodate the fact that people may be arriving at varying times. Those arriving first will have dibs on the beds and sofas in the house. I will be able to bring two aero mattresses and sleeping bags and I would encourage anyone else to do the same.

Saturday morning we will get started reasonably early but late enough so that anyone driving up Saturday morning can get there in time to have a moment to get situated before we head out for our main ride, the world famous Figueroa Mountain. This is the same ride that the pro teams do in their camps. It has a lot of climbing but remember, we’ll be riding as a complete team and no one will be left on their own at any time. We would finish later in the afternoon and head to our accommodations to relax before regrouping for a killer team dinner in town.

On Sunday we would do a more chill route through the beautiful rolling countryside around Solvang. Then lunch and caravan back to LA.

Details about the house:

I’ve reserved an absolutely beautiful new ranch house in the hills above town (off of Ballard Canyon Road). I’m including pics below of the actual house. It has a pool, jacuzzi, huge kitchen with Viking appliances, two fireplaces, bocce ball, foosball, and ping pong! It has five beds and tons of floor space to accommodate us all.

I am estimating about 15 of us coming to this camp, so I’d like to see if any of you who have expressed interest can pay for the lodging before the camp to help offset my expense in booking it. The house is $1,000 a night (down from $1100) plus $375 in taxes and cleaning fees. That divided by 15 is roughly $80 a night per person but I am willing to round it down a little to get as many people as possible to confirm. In the interest of keeping the costs down for everyone I do have to ask that everyone pay the same amount, regardless of how many nights they are staying in the house. I highly recommend coming up Friday night and waking up in Solvang!

***If you know you are coming, and can confirm with me now, please let me know. I can give you a PayPal account to make your payment to. I know we have a lot of excitement about it but I don’t want to be left high and dry with a giant house all to myself!

It’s going to be an amazing weekend of riding and planning the season ahead. Looking forward to kicking off a hugely successful season for Team LaGrange with this unique experience.

Hope you can make it!

Joe

Langone Wins and now leads SoCal Urban CX Series

2009-10-12T14:59:00.000-07:00

series one dusty cross

2009-09-21T19:32:00.001-07:00

Mens 35+ 3/4 race 9/19/09 SoCal Prestige series #1 from ken scott on Vimeo.

2009-09-20T21:59:00.001-07:00

Team Photos

2009-09-14T11:18:00.000-07:00

interesting post. for a comunity of 3/4/5 photos.
http://picasa.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=153791&hl=en_US
Anyone not already over their picasa quota?

Off season cross train list - TO DO - to consider

2009-09-13T19:57:00.000-07:00

Do two forms of cross training - not all of um...."An exercise needs to be done at least twice a week so your body recognizes it as something you do all the time and makes the necessary systemic and neurological adjustments to adapt to it"

Bobby Julich: Skip to the "your regimen" section

Weight lift long one. Wt. w/o article with Photos
squat, leg press, leg extension, Hamstring Curl,
Abs PDF every day

Tips http://www.cptips.com/wntrtrg.htm

eHow http://www.ehow.com/how_2077114_train-road-biking-offseason.html

PDF Get OFF the Bike to Keep Your Edge

more Ideas from Off-Season Training for Roadies

Dreams, Goals, Limiters

Cyclocross

Fixed-Gear Cycling

Indoor routine PDF - Go to Tri-Fit Gym

Mode: Pool: No swimming but kicking (~20 – 30 minutes)

Workout: Most runners hate kicking because they are so bad at it. But it will help.

Kick 1 length of a 25 meter or yard pool; rest 30 seconds. Repeat this 20 times.

Use a kick board and hold the kickboard out in front of you. You do NOT need to

put your face in the water. Focus on kicking from the hips rather than the knees

Mode: Rowing (30 minutes)

Workout: 5 minutes easy rowing, then 1 min. HARD effort, 1 min. EASY effort,

2 min. HARD effort, 1 min. EASY effort; 3 min. HARD effort, 1 min. EASY effort;

4 min. HARD effort, 1 min. EASY effort; 3 min. HARD effort, 1 min. EASY effort;

2 min. HARD effort, 1 min. EASY effort; 1 min. HARD effort, 3 min. cool-down

MTB off season. skills clinic for MTB - first of every month. - See Cobra calendar below

Track Classes (indoor at La Event center) outdoor at Encino

Santa Monica Stairs.

Hike the SM mtns.

Surfing

Yoga - Ingear is restorative and lets you try to enter at "lower level" ask for a few suggestion if you'll consider this one.

TeleSki- narly leg w/o (snow required.)

Cobra MTB calendar for Sept. All events

Tuesday, September 15: • 5:00 pm -8:00 pm : Valley MTB rides • 6:45 pm -8:45 pm : Top of Reseda -intermediate MTB ride
Thursday, September 17: • 5:00 pm -8:00 pm : Valley MTB rides • 6:00 pm -8:30 pm : Sullivan Canyon MTB ride
Saturday, September 19: • 7:45 am -3:00 pm : CANCELLED! CORBA Trail maintenance and ride on the Ken Burton Trail
Monday, September 21: • 5:45 pm -8:45 pm : CORBA Member Meeting
Tuesday, September 22: • 5:00 pm -8:00 pm : Valley MTB rides • 6:45 pm -8:45 pm : Top of Reseda -intermediate MTB ride
Thursday, September 24: • 5:00 pm -8:00 pm : Valley MTB rides • 6:00 pm -8:30 pm : Sullivan Canyon MTB ride
Tuesday, September 29: • 5:00 pm -8:00 pm : Valley MTB rides • 6:45 pm -8:45 pm : Top of Reseda -intermediate MTB ride
Wednesday, September 30: • 9:00 am -12:30 pm : NRMB Weekday morning intermediate ride

The ABC game

2009-09-03T19:07:00.000-07:00

The ABC Game - Object to complete the alphabet first. When on your next trainig ride, as you see the letters on billboards & license plates you shout out your letter and point. Once a letter has been claimed other riders cannot use the same letter. Make it harder by limiting to only license plates or billboard signs.

Who's racing - June, July, August, Sept.

2009-06-15T15:23:00.000-07:00

Who's Racing August Form
August Results
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Who's Racing July Form
July Results
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Who's Racing June Form
June Results
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Who's Raceing Sept. Form that's it~!
Sept. Results

Saturday Team ride

2009-06-13T17:50:00.000-07:00

Photo credits - Bill Cordero

7th & SV

On the PCH 25 plus

Pepperdine Hill Regroup

The Rock

Bike Fit, Ballence, Carving a tighter corner

2009-06-03T18:51:00.000-07:00

Bicycle Mag articles
Good Bike Fit
Better Balance Drills
Carving Tight Turns

Epic Video

2009-06-02T07:46:00.000-07:00

Courtesy of our man from Amsterdam, 'Epic Editor' Byron Smith.

Epic hwy 39 - our man from Amsterdam from Marc Thomas on Vimeo.

Skills

2009-06-01T20:43:00.000-07:00

SPORTIVE SURVIVAL GUIDE 1 - Climbing from CYCLEFILM on Vimeo.

SPORTIVE SURVIVAL GUIDE 2 - Descending from CYCLEFILM on Vimeo.

PEZ articles:
Skills Clinic
Toolbox: Climbing Skills 1
Toolbox: Climbing Skills 2

From Bicycling Magazine
Skills
Descend like a Rocket
How to Get Low and Fast

Cadende Cycling Frontal area watts.

TT and aero positions

boonen moment

2009-05-31T23:18:00.001-07:00

this is what happens when you become a cat 2...

bad service at races suck

2009-05-10T22:40:00.000-07:00

another great freakin' quote from steve tilford...

"Anyway, when I checked the results driving home, they had left myself and a Nick Coil out of the results. Had us down as DNF’s. I don’t care, but I do have an issue with bad officiating. Nature Valley two years ago they said I DNF’d and I was in the top 20 overall. On a hilly criterium. I had a photo of the finish with the finish time on it. Then Cyclo-X Nationals in Kansas City last year there were officiating screw ups in lots of catagories. Including the Elite men. Now again. I think that in events of this caliber, the best officials should be there and the errors shouldn’t occur. It is more common than not. These stage races cost around $200 to enter. This money is to pay for a service. The service is to provide the venue and infrastructure to compete in a bicycle race. But this service hasn’t been performed with they don’t have correct results. Even worse, when they say you didn’t finish the race when you obviously did. Maybe a good remedy would be for the race to have to refund the entry fee of the riders that haven’t been given the results they deserve. For alot of the Pro riders, it doesn’t matter. But, for the weekend warrior, it is very important and something that needs to be addressed. That’s my 2 cents worth."

Track Daze - Encino Keirin Class - Velo Club La Grange

2009-05-05T10:23:00.000-07:00

Erik's photos

Joe's photos

We have a full roster for the Saturday, May 9th Keirin Class and Team LG event.
Please wear you kit, bring a smile, and let's grab a coffee or some food afterward if time permits. there is a SB is on Havenhurst / Ventura bl. with lots of parking & a Ralph's grocery store for an alternative food, and fast snack.

I do need some help on two fronts getting the waivers filled out (in advance hopefully). We need lots of pedal wrenches, your own pedals, and be on time (big groups move slowly.)

Keirin

Keirin videos

Encino velodrome 17301 Oxnard St Encino, CA 91316 (818) 881-8571‎

map

Tour of Turkey Final Spint

2009-04-19T22:12:00.000-07:00

What is Theo Bos doing? Somebody should have been penalized. Don't take your hands off the handlebars. Leave that to the other guys at the Rose Bowl.

Who's Racing - March, April, May

2009-04-06T14:35:00.000-07:00

March Who's Racing Form
Results Sorted
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April Who's Racing Form
Results Sorted
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May Who's Racing Form
Results Sorted

LA Circuit Pics, circa 08 (via Rob)

2009-03-24T14:06:00.001-07:00

The classic Bubba Fist pump:

Ian 2nd place finish:

Stratton:

Cat 4 boys:

LA Circuit, circa 07

2009-03-24T14:00:00.001-07:00

The Pack -- out in the wind

It's a looong backstretch...

Pulling the field to keep the pace high into the wind -- don't do this

My favorite photo of all time -- courtesy of Josh Horowitz's article in pez on what not to do in a race.

What the finish looks like -- one big mess

Crit tactics

2009-02-23T11:06:00.000-08:00

Gentlemen,

As I sit here thawing from a 28º, 30 mile ride (that's all I can do before the water in my bottles freezes solid), I'm thinking of all the racing that's yet to start for me here on the East Coast. One of the things I do regularly is check up on Rashan Bahati's blog. Of special interest to me is the 2nd to last paragraph. Give it a shot, let me know how it goes. Meanwhile, I'll be flying the LG colors starting in late March at Milport RR in Eastern Pennsylvania. Blow their logs off kids, particularly this weekend in Nevada.

Andres

Who says the new shorts aren't transparent?

2009-02-16T09:59:00.000-08:00

Last year...
The new "and improved" kit...

Race Reporting

2009-01-27T20:16:00.000-08:00

Team,

I've really appreciated the race reports that came out in he last couple of days. In fact, race reports and photos are some of what I love most about being part of this team.

Here's just a quick reminder about the format, and also where we should be sending the reports.

Format:

Subject Line: [date][event][category]

Email:

[event]
[location]
[brief course description]
[cat]
[field size]
[who raced]
[places - top finisher sends the report, so for ex: Me (3rd), Rob (6th), Gary (10th), Haus, JT, etc (pack), Marc (dnf - sorry, Marc :)]

(you can abbreviate this if necessary, but the essentials are the where, cat, and who finished. A lot of times you won't know where everyone finished, but you can usually wing it)

Report:

[a description of what happened. Your description can be funny, clinical, brief, long winded, bizarre, poetic... just keep it clean please]

Where to send it:

From now on, send race reports directly to the "VeloClubLaGrange@yahoogroups" mailing list. If you are not on that list, you can sign up via the "lagrange.org" website.

Race Results:

Also, for top 10s, podiums, and wins, please fill out the race results form online at lagrange.org. Last year we had very few results posted online, and if we are going to be a dominant racing club in the future, we will need to do this.

Thanks is advance,
Matt

NoCal

2008-12-25T07:27:00.000-08:00

Pine Flat Road Race is Feb 15th this year, kids. Best race I've ever done. Stunningly beautiful, and it has an uphill finish (Alan). If someone has a spare 58cm bike, I'll hop a plane from Philly to Fresno.

Happy Holidays from the chilly East Coast!

Andres

And their off

2008-12-24T21:38:00.001-08:00

January and February Who's Racing

Fill in the form to let your teammates know where and when you plan to race.
form

See Results

Club / Team License info.

2008-12-19T08:01:00.000-08:00

2009 racing licenses are now on sale! Renew on line

For the New guys:
On the USCF license forms fill in the following:

CLUB:
Velo Club La Grange Westwood - SANTA MONICA, CA

TEAM NAME:
Kahala LaGrange notice the missing space, between La and Grange.

Last year we had a number of "teams" that were counted separately. As a result, we lost some points as a club to, "La Grange", "Kahala", "Velo Club LaGrange" etc.
The team name is " Kahala LaGrange " it has NO SPACES for the team name.

Application for Racing License (No faxed or e-mailed applications accepted.)

Welcome to the new year of racing.

Editing you club license data.

Editing your racing license info https://www.usacycling.org/myusac/index.php?pagename=mypage

Brown Sugar

2008-11-17T16:14:00.000-08:00

The after party LG banquet

Brown sugar from Marc Thomas on Vimeo.2

Calendar updated 2009

2008-11-10T06:53:00.000-08:00

We have the 2009 SCNCA update added to the Google calendar. Look for the calendar link on the right nav Or it's at the very bottom of our blog (scroll down).
All of you (Team LG), should have access to adding or changing events on the calendar. If you're running a ride and want to publish it to the group, please feel free to add it in yourself.

If you'd like you can import it from the link here. It's in an iCal format and, will go into outlook, or... whatever you use daily. Download This iCal calendar with this link
MT

Also courtesy of Mark Loftus, we have a Google Map of each of the 58 events for 2009 event to Google maps

Thanks Mark!

Spooky Cross

2008-10-26T17:21:00.000-07:00

Santa Barbara 'Cross

2008-09-29T20:38:00.000-07:00

Elings Park, Santa Barbara... end of last week.

It's a big park with all these trails wrapped around it. A little too technical for cross, but mighty fun at the top, with intersecting trails and whoop-di-doos. I ran into some Platinum dudes riding full carbon mountain rigs. Awesome.

rush hour

2008-09-24T20:47:00.003-07:00

Two Blue Trains leave different Santa Monica trailheads heading toward each other. When and where do they meet?

Train Mountain Bike starts from Bayliss and travels 70 mph up the 16% max grade of Westridge Road. Then LG kits look great on dirt as they hit all the notable singletrack spurs and are amazed by the views and open space inside LA.

At the same time Train Cyclocross, traveling 66 mph, starts up Sullivan Fire Road. They spin to win and practice run-ups when a good embankment reveals itself. Sullivan Ridge tests their climbing prowess on their narrow tires but they reach the top with ease.

When do the two trains meet? How far from each trailhead do they meet? More importantly, how surprised are they when the two run into each other? And who was holding the camera?

To solve this problem, we'll use the distance formula:
rate x time = distance,

and then look in the back of the book for the answers...

Train Blue Cross approx. 5.6 miles
Train Blue MTB approx. 6.4 miles
Time of picture: 7:32AM

Thanks to Matty D for holding the camera.
He'd like to remind you that if you aren't on the AM dirt ride, you don't know what you're missing no matter what flavor your knobbies are.

We could all use a little more of this kind of morning traffic.

.

Vuelta Ex-Pat

2008-09-23T19:58:00.000-07:00

In my opinion, the best highlight of the '08 Vuelta... but since it is not televised and I haven't seen any other highlights I would not rely on my objectivity.

1 day 'til CX racing

2008-09-20T00:27:00.000-07:00

THINGS TO BRING
1) A list of insults to yell at your friend while he races
*no insults at the ladies please
2) Fat, yet skinny, tires
3) A dress - if you're into that sort of thing
4) A helmet is probably a good idea
5) Cross bike (or Field bike as they're sometimes called)

Destroy your safe and happy life before it is too late: Race Cross.

Work and life bum me out but not today,
tomorrow is the start of cross season.

The Art of Cross is the official name for the first event and it is appropriate because Cross is equal parts this and this. As dudes will show up in plum smugglers nothing is predictable. I won't be lining up, instead just trying to avoid the bummer life. Just prevent this tragedy called "cross" from infecting your family, otherwise you're loved ones may start wearing costumes to more than just bike races.

2 days 'til CX racing

2008-09-19T05:37:00.000-07:00

When you're racing in the Midwest there is one household name who really stands out in bicycle racing. Steve Tilford is an ageless force to be reckoned with. Besides his LONG history of racing in the Pro Tour to riding the dirt for Specialized all the way until the late 90's Steve has yet to hang up his racing shoes. I don't know another soul who lives harder to race his bike. These days he lives in the Kansas City area tending to an apartment complex and rescuing ferrel cats. The rest of his time is spent on his bike.

Besides his astounding ability to keep performing at a pro level with a blonde perm is the legend and lore that follow him to every race. Take for instance an email I received from a friend this year. "I went racing in Kansas City this weekend. Tilford came up on me and I told him if he wanted to go around me to just say the word and I would make room. All I heard back from him was his yelling, 'IF YOU CAN TALK YOU'RE NOT RIDING HARD ENOUGH!'"

BUT PERHAPS, oh sorry I didn't take off the all-caps. But perhaps the highlight of this season was during a breakaway at the Hillsboro Roubiax Road Race when he told the other two he was attacking with that they could get second and third the easy way or the hard way. They could sit back and enjoy the breakaway and take second and third without a care or they could belly up, be forced to race hard and take second and third after a long hard morning in the saddle. The two told Steve, "no, we want to race hard. you're not going to beat us." With that Tilford put his head down and drove them into the ground for sixty miles. And at the finish they still took second and third - the hard way.

However, when it comes to cross racing the four-time US national cross champ has a highlight that should have made ESPN's play of the day for a week. At a race in 2006 Tilford wrecked into a frozen pond getting completely soaked and icy. But he didn't pull out of the race, instead he just got up rode his ice-covered drivetrain to the pit, got a new bike and put it into overdrive. Don't take my word for it, just look at Velonews and Cyclingnews to get the details.

3 days 'til CX racing

2008-09-18T05:05:00.000-07:00

December 16, 2007 US Cyclo-Cross Champs, Kansas City, Missouri.

When the riders got 'called-up' and an official says "you taken off them jeans?" A reply of "no" comes while giving him a look that says "what else would I wear dumb ass?" this made me feel warm all over. Number 60 backed up the rodeo look by riding side saddle on the top tube between the two runup sections. Fantastic race.

The end of Treefarm's Nationals...

The camera work in this snowy vid is neat-o!

4 days 'til CX racing

2008-09-17T05:31:00.000-07:00

As the night time temps drop into the 50s and the leaves start to fall all of the sudden I'm looking at single chainring setups on cyclocrossworld.com or the right kind of tires for hardpack. With cross season descending on SoCal this weekend I know a lot of you are gearing up and getting ready. Some have been training for months and others not at all. Either way Sullivan Canyon has gotten a new image over the last month and while the road season is a fading memory I will attempt to take the next few days to regurgitate a few memories from the Midwest. I might not be racing 'cross right away but I might as well help motivate some of the team. Now repeat after me... "I love cross racing! I love cross racing!"

Up Piuma

2008-09-07T18:32:00.000-07:00

off season riding routes...who's up for the 405?

2008-09-04T14:16:00.000-07:00

Epic Ride pics

2008-08-23T17:15:00.001-07:00

Not many pics were taken, and hopefully there will be video to follow, but it was a great ride. Definitely epic. There were bee stings (Marc), flats (Marc), Manny, and a closed road to climb and descend. awesome.

Andres and Marc getting ready. Marc is preparing the kitchen sink for his saddle bag.

Manny's sweet steel Colnago. He won all the euro points today.

Taking a break on East Fork before ascending GMR from the backside.

Marc and his flat 1.0 mile up GMR (I wasn't complaining).

Post-ride reward.

Afternoon Cross

2008-08-21T18:28:00.000-07:00

Not quite as amazing as Morning Cross, and minus knobbies, but I did stumble upon a Land Shark. Somewhat rare on dirt but they scare away the mountain lions, so that is cool.

BGP add your best of photos

2008-08-19T10:41:00.000-07:00

Please add you links use the comments:

Richard Kim's BGP Video and early cuts.

Vance's shots

Here are 5 to start

Photos by lenny Courtesy Photo-By-Lenny, LLC

Official Photos - Full access and great angles.
go to www.gr8shots.com , click on "Purchase On-line" in the menu across the bottom of the screen, and then (on the next screen) scroll down to "Brentwood Grand Prix" and click on that.

Photos on Flickr

Photos by Lenny Outstanding.

Morning Cross

2008-08-12T09:33:00.000-07:00

This morning was unbelievable on the fire roads... As I got above the fog and the sun started breaking it up, it made for some amazing views. For those of you interested, weekly cross rides will likely start next week, and go once a week (tues or wed.) throughout the winter.

olympics live and online

2008-08-09T03:17:00.000-07:00

three CSC riders in the top five?

pretty neat coverage on the NBC Olympics site. usually I'm hard on the media but this was good. I almost felt like it was a video game.

it's 2:58AM but I'm still up and watching. (so much for the morning ride now.) My buddy is about to ride his fourth Leadville 100 in tee minus two hours but I've moved over to Women's Soccer for Sewden vs. Argentina. I hope the wife doesn't mind that I'm up late watching women chase balls around.

I hope coverage of the mountain biking at track cycling is this good.
Go Meatball!

Rule 1

2008-07-22T14:27:00.000-07:00

1. Image and style shall be your primary concern. When suffering, one must focus first on maintaining a cool, even composure, and second on performance. Winning races is an added talent, and only counts if said euro cyclist wins with appropriate style.

Just a reminder, boys....

kill pussycat, kill kill

2008-06-28T00:18:00.000-07:00

Cat 3 Dojo Warriors!

2008-06-25T00:28:00.000-07:00

July Races. Please fill in the simple form

2008-06-23T12:58:00.000-07:00

This is a different system, also my last try before I pronounce it dead. -"share of google docs- Who's racing"

Register below. (below in this post)
Add youself to the Who's racing form (below in this post)
One entry per race. hit refresh button to get the form back after the first submission
See who else is also registered for the races. (it's linked below in two places in this post)

07/06/08	The Paramount Racing Criterium	Register	Rancho Dominguez
07/12/08	Aliso Viejo Grand Prix of Cycling	Register	Aliso Viejo
07/13/08	Long Beach Criterium	Register	Long Beach
07/19/08	Sisquoc Road Race - Jr RR Champs	Register	Santa Maria
07/19/08	Long Beach Crit-FIAC National Championships	Register	Long Beach
07/20/08	Ontario #4	Register	Ontario
07/20/08	Dominquez Hills Criterium	Register	Dominquez Hills
07/20/08	SLO Downtown Criterium Classic	Register	San Luis Obispo
07/27/08	San Marcos Criterium	Register

Who's racing (Sorted Results here.)

Who's racing (Sorted Results here.)

August races -new format

2008-06-23T07:31:00.000-07:00

August Races

Who's racing (Sorted Results here.)

7/30 - 8/3	Cascade Classic		Oregon
08/03/08	CBR Best All-around Racer (BAR) Finale		Dominguez Hills
08/17/08	Ladera Grand Prix		Ladera Ranch
08/17/08	Brentwood Grand Prix	Register	Brentwood
08/22/24	Colorado Stage Race		Vail
08/24/08	Ontario #5		Ontario
08/30/08	Mt. Charleston Hill Climb		Las Vegas

Who's racing (Sorted Results here.)

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Who's racing (Sorted Results here.)

2008-06-17T22:55:00.000-07:00

TTT squad photos taken by Konrad Ribeiro from Triathletix

2008-06-08T18:49:00.000-07:00

We got very lucky - we rolled to the line and a friend of the club shot some photos as we were about to roll out- Photos taken by Konrad Ribeiro from Triathletix. Link

A kind Thank you to all of our "benefactors" for getting us on course with the proper gear.

Photo opp. Photo credit - Jason Dodge.

The teams:

Two man 51:28- 27.4 mph
Marco Fantone, Kevin Anderson (Bubba)

Pro 1 2 team. *****New course Record. ****** 44:24 ish 31.76 mph Michael Garrett, Adrian Gerrits, Tom Githens, Joe Wiley

Squad "A" 51:23 min official time 27.44 mph
Stu Press, Nick Gillock, Andre's Villalta, Marc Thomas (all four of us had faster times based upon our gps or power tap or bike computers. Guess we need to wait for results next time. 50:55)

Squad B 56:26 min. 25.13 mph
Paul Strauss, Brad Gage, Jason Dodge, Micheal Banley

The Bakersfield Five

2008-05-28T18:55:00.000-07:00

Other Pictures at http://www.kodakgallery.com/pstrauss/main/bakersfield_rr_2008

The Chicken

2008-05-28T11:32:00.000-07:00

There are so many things wrong with this photo

cue the crickets...

2008-05-20T16:09:00.001-07:00

2008-05-14T13:13:00.000-07:00

Be gentle on my carbon frame!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wE4fvwTBtno

Bakersfield - Let's Rock It!

2008-05-08T09:24:00.000-07:00

Hey,

We got spammed, how about that?

Anyway I mapped Bakersfield with elevation.
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1878060

Looks like there'll be a warmup climb at the start. Not too bad. Then down to the base level. The real climb starts at about mile 12. 800ft over 3.5 miles, 230 ft/mile, slightly steeper than Mandeville. Then descend, wee!! Looks like some tight turns on the descent. Mostly flat until a little rise near the S/F.

--Giao

June Races

2008-05-07T11:39:00.000-07:00

June's Races and who's racing..

GILA Photos

2008-05-06T17:54:00.000-07:00

Some photos at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8805455@N05/sets/72157604920819078/

Power Training Stuff

2008-05-05T20:25:00.000-07:00

Some of may be repetitive, but rather than spam the list, I posted it here. Some of it gets to be really scientific - analysis/paralysis.

Andy Coggan's article. Condensed version of "Training & Racing with a Power Meter."

Article by Charles Howe. This links to the triathletes section, but useful for road racing too.

More TTT

2008-04-28T19:42:00.000-07:00

Our TTT info is updated with the dates for practice

The ITT event will be used for stack ranking, for our "Show Time" event the TTT.
We want to include everyone and we have options for 4 man and 2 man teams. It's more likely that we need everyone to participate. If we can not hone our skills together we can not expect to perform on race day so we want to practice together.

Many have scheduling conflicts, and this is one thing that makes a TTT tough to pull off. Please use the form to let us know you can make the dates.

As an alternate to the Valley location, PCH has been suggested and the Grand Masters have used this TT course too.

TIME TRIAL TRAINING
Where: PCH starting at Trancas Road, north to Big Rock.

See route and elevation at: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1671942
20K non-stop course… no turn around or lights.
Start line will be on PCH north of Trancas Road, just past the gas station. This is a timed
event!
To get there:
· Ride from Santa Monica… about 20 mile warm up ride to the start
· Drive to Cross Creek , park. 9 mile warm up ride to start
· Drive to Trancas, Plenty of Parking with room for your trainer/rollers

Mid week Practice LA river Trail. "Glendale ISH"

TTT training Sunday 4/27 AM

2008-04-28T12:44:00.000-07:00

TTT training video. We are seeing ourself for the first time. turn down the sound-
(a contender for "the worst video ever posted") Not the subjects- the camera phone and my voice. Beyond that here it is.

Re: from Marc Thomas on Vimeo.

Second video

ttt video from Marc Thomas on Vimeo.

Casting Call - Update on Who's In 4/27

2008-04-23T12:47:00.001-07:00

Submit your info to Nick

For Sunday map to Sundance cycle
Calling all TTT guys: Our first meeting/training ride will be on Sunday 4/27 at the place that Brad is suggesting below. Let's be there at 8:30am suited-up in your Sunday best and ready to confer and go.

I'd suggest everyone bring the bikes they'd be intending to use for the TTT including any clip-on aero bars if you're planning to use your road bike. No need to bring fancy wheels/discs unless you want to.
We can meet around Kanan and Thousand Oaks Blvd, there is a parking lot there by Sundance Bicycles. From there, we take Agoura Road around West lake, which gives us a nice few miles of flat road without many cars, and nice scenary. We then go through Lake Malibu, also scenic, from there, we get to Hidden Valley. We can climb Portrero if we want and continue along
other rural roads.

Alan Zarembo
Nick Gillock
Bubba
Stratton Easter
Lee Ziff
Marc Thomas
Brad Gage
John Hausman
Andres Villalta
Roy Silver

Dates proposed--
Sunday 4/27 -Brad G, Nick G, Paul Strauss, Marc T, Andres V

Saturday 5/3 lake Piru
Saturday 5/10
Saturday 5/17 or Sunday 5/18
05/24 ITT Championships (Stack ranking or best ITT)
Sunday 5/25
Saturday 5/31 or Sunday 6/1
06/07 SCNCA TTT Championsh

View Larger Map

Tuesday nite crit. pratice 6 PM

2008-04-22T12:00:00.000-07:00

View Larger Map

Start Time & Location

Ride starts at about 6:00 PM, Tuesday nights, Rain cancels the ride.
Business Park just off of Lomita Blvd. in Torrance. Major cross streets are Lomita Blvd. at Telo Ave. between Crenshaw Blvd. and Hawthorne Blvd.
Directions:
From 110 Freeway, exit Lomita Blvd. and head east to Telo Ave.
Course: Kashiwa Street, Kashiwa Court, Fujita Street, and Telo Ave.
Overview:
Tuesday night training ride/race. Open group ride on open roads with minimal traffic and no stop signs.
Distance: 25 laps around a 1 mile business park loop-Typically 1 hour and 5 minutes
Other:
Anyone can show up and ride and they usually do. There's no cost!

Tornado Tom's Voodoo

2008-04-17T13:50:00.001-07:00

Bakersfield RR course

2008-04-14T14:00:00.000-07:00

from what I can find online. I'm fairly certain this is this year's course.

Riding or Hiding? Tan lines don't lie...

2008-04-12T13:20:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year when the sun comes out and the armwarmers come off. So, we're going to have a contest!

I've got a couple of LaGrange water bottles for whoever sends me a photo of their best tan line. Cycling tan lines only, please... don't go there.

mattdmiami@yahoo.com

The winner and runner-ups will be posted on our exclusive team blog. You have until next Sunday (4/20) 3pm to submit.

Good luck in the most important competition of the season...

May Races

2008-04-07T19:37:00.000-07:00

Here is what we have so far for MAY. it's Ready

I added a few hints to work in Google docs on the first tab if you're not familiar with the layout.
05 El Dorado Tuesday Crit
05/03 Barrio Logan
05/04 San Luis Rey RR
05/04 Pounding Idiots Crit Dominguez Hills
05/10 Bakersfield RR – Master's Championships Ready
05/11 Bakersfield RR - Elite Championships Ready
05/17-18 Vuelta Valencia SR-Valencia Cancled
05/18 Ontario crit 3
05/24 ITT Championships
05/25 Barry Wolf Crit
05/26 Dominguez Hills Crit
05/31 Dana Point Mste. Crit chp Ready
05/31 Aliso Viejo Grand Prix

June Place holder too (not much here yet)

anthill

2008-04-07T11:25:00.000-07:00

The weekend's racing action began mid-week with plenty of LGer's in the bike shop talking about crit bike projects. With a tax return in my future I dopped some bones and made good use of Ian's sticker project. But I wasn't the only one as I saw the Haus, MT and others all contemplating the inevitable.

While Lee-to-the-Z was putting on clinic after clinic in Redlands, our cameras were trained on an Anthill. The A-to-the-Z finished off a great cat 5 career throwing gasoline on a fire trying all he could to literally and figuratively leave the world of cat. 5's behind. It was his second race and second venue of the day. But if you can't out-race your friends, you can out race-report them.

Anthill brought out plenty of usual suspects. Plenty of the unexpected. Plenty of LGers racing two races. But a lot of what ended up happening was just a repeat of what happened last weekend. Stratton started his career as a 4 the same way he ended his legacy as a 5. Racing under a random alias and celebrating a wi n.

But it wasn't without drama. MT and the whole crew were putting up a strong fight working well on the front lap after lap. I decided I should run to my car and document their efforts but when I arrived back at turn one with camera in hand the atmosphere had changed and there was no longer a shark circling the anthill.

Instead spectators rushing back to the final turn hoping for the best. What we found was a little bit of skin, but not in a good way. Luckily no LGers were hurt too badly, just bruised pride. Maybe MT was just following Cordero's line. In case you were wondering, yes there is paper work when you get caught up in a pavement dogpile. I guess four hay bails are all you need to stop a moving train.

Google sign up page Google Docs help

2008-04-05T17:39:00.001-07:00

Edit this page =edit+this+page.jpg (image/jpeg) 5K

navigate across the sheet =NAVIGATE.jpg (image/jpeg) 10K

hide, sort, or view files G_docs_view.jpg (image/jpeg) 57K

G_docs_navigate_to_the_Sheet_You _Want.jpg (image/jpeg) 130K
The Tabs at the bottom and the < > to move to other sheets. Click the blue race name you want to review.

All
I feel bad that folks are having problems with Google Docs - (It's not just you) so I'm replying to the blog and you as a bit of help for anyone that needs a walk through or is new to the Google Docs tool. I hope this helps.

The short answer. Log in to Google docs.- navigate to the sheet look for the list of races (Bottom tabs) <, or > to move left, right -and add your name.
Click "Save and close" when you're done.

The more complete answer.

First before you can edit anything in Google Docs you need to sign up for a google account. No you do not need to use Gmail or have Google take over everything. You just need to have a Google account and password.

Two ways to get into the files:

1. From the published sheets (Two Published files -April races, May Races)- you can click through and see what you need/want, but you need to log in to edit them.
You may have no problem navigating -so the trick is "How to login to edit" On the bottom right of the page in your Internet browser window, Scroll down and as far to the right as possible - there is a little text "edit this page" attached edit+this+page.jpg (image/jpeg) 5K It always brings you to the first sheet of the file, but not to the sheet you want, so navigate to the correct sheet using the arrows at the bottom next to the race names NAVIGATE.jpg (image/jpeg) 10K attached.
In my browser they are a set of stacked ">" & "<" signs to move to the left or right.

2. If your in the blog click on the Who's Racing? - Add yourself to the list link.

So your in .... This gives you a list of document that you can view and edit. (I have chosen to hide all the old files from my view) you can hide, sort.... by clicking the top of the column name "name" sorts by name. Here is what I'm seeing. G_docs_view.jpg (image/jpeg) 57K

Again the sheets are like Microsoft Excel and have a list of races on separate sheets by the month. Example -April races has G_docs_navigate_to_the_Sheet_You _Want.jpg (image/jpeg) 130K

Hope this helps, Please feel free to call me if this is giving you trouble
Marc

On Sat, Apr 5, 2008 at 9:20 AM, Lee Ziff <lee@leeziff.com> wrote:

Marc,

Great work on that sign up page. I'm having trouble adding my name. What am I doing wrong?

Lee

No Handelbars- A first quarter review

2008-04-03T09:43:00.000-07:00

The music is new -not everyone's taste, but I gota post it with the photos.

The Landshark... a tribute

2008-03-29T18:28:00.000-07:00

There's been a lot of talk about this bicycle and the man that rides it. The first time I saw it, I had the same reaction that most do. I began to tremble. Over the course of the season, the bike has seemed to assimilate parts from other bicycles, like something out of a Stephen King horror novel, or a Star Trek episode. I wouldn't be surprised if it comes to life at night and escapes out into the dark night to eat other bicycles.

So here it is... a glimpse into the legend that is... the Landshark.

The frame: Landshark. A Steel/Lead hybrid. Pure power.

A predator, like a shark. But on land...

Mismatching front and rear Zipp wheels. Nothing says,

"I'm powerful and a little crazy" like mismatching carbon aero wheels.

It's the subtle touches that make this one of the best bikes on the road today. What worked for the guys in 1920's, works for us today.

Stella Azzurra seatpost? Yes.

Deda. Pure metal.

Stella Azzurra. The more, the better.

Campy Chorus. The metal version.

This bike wouldn't be complete without a half-pound of bottle cage.

This is the only bike in the entire world worthy enough

to bear a "Ramrod" sticker.

The Landshark. Love it. Hate it... Fear it.

A little SDSR inspiration

2008-03-27T10:15:00.001-07:00

Channel the power that is Hampsten and ye shall be victorious!

2008-03-26T19:59:00.000-07:00

warming up for the weekend.

San Dimas TT technique

2008-03-25T21:35:00.001-07:00

well, it's not that steep.

('atta boy Timmy!)

Rules to Live By

2008-03-21T08:34:00.000-07:00

Gents - We all should know this Code of Conduct by heart. It meets the approval of our very own Style Man himself. Some snippets are below but the complete list is on the Facebook group (which rocks). Read em, learn it, live it. Enjoy.

1. Image and style shall be your primary concern. When suffering, one must focus first on maintaining a cool, even composure, and second on performance. Winning races is an added talent, and only counts if said euro cyclist wins with appropriate style.

3. You shall NEVER, under any circumstances, wear plain black spandex bibs (shorts, regardless of colour are BANNED) or any team kit containing non-prominent Logo's. Shorts will extend 55-60% of the way down the upper leg. IN NO CONDITION shall it extend any further.

6. The Socks must extend no less than 2cm below the main bulge of your calf muscle, and shall never extend further than 1cm past the primary calf muscle bulge. All socks SHALL BE WHITE in colour with prominent logo placement.

7. Cycling shoes must contain at least 80% white!
The following exceptions apply…
i) Colours combinations such as world cup stripes, or Olympic gold where title has been EARNED.
ii) Shoes which are custom-made for specific riders by companies endorsed by this group. These shoes will be accessible to the particular cyclist only, and shall follow the preceding rules.

8. If white cycling shoes are not available where you reside, white booties with prominent logos shall always be worn. When booties are worn, socks should protrude approximately 7 centimetres above the ankle, and shall always protrude at least 1.5cm from any booties worn.

9. Your bike frame must contain 2-4 colours IN ADDITION TO WHITE. All colours are acceptable as long as they combine tastefully. In addition to this, wheel selection must also match frame and fork.

17. Saddles shall be white in colour only and will be manufactured in Italy or France. Exceptions shall be made in the following cases…
i) Saddles containing WorldCup Stripes or Olympic Gold when EARNED
ii) Italian Flag colour combo when rider is ITALIAN (born in Italy)

18. Handlebar tape is required to be cork as well as being WHITE IN COLOUR. Bar tape will be kept in pristine white condition. This state shall be achieved either through daily cleansing or frequent replacement. These jobs will NEVER be performed by the cyclist as you must maintain your image.

21. Facial hair will be restricted to (at maximum) a goatee, and even this is discouraged. Moustaches, beards, or any combination thereof are EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED in all instances. Stubble is, however, advisable in virtually ALL euro-situations. It is important to note: this DOES NOT apply to the legs!

24. You shall NEVER, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE, associate with triathletes. It is FORBIDDEN to have any number inked onto your body before a race.

It's the TEAM

2008-03-18T21:31:00.000-07:00

We had great success at the LA Circuit race over the weekend. Like everyone has been saying it's not the individual effort that matters it's the team. Here are a few pics of what a kick ass team looks like before the big race.

Jason's first race as a new dad and Marc T.

Ian and Stratton, lookin' gooooood.

They don't know how windy it is on the course.

50% of the 3s team. For now....

Evidently this is what Gary does to prep for a mean lead-out.

A little reminder

2008-03-17T09:38:00.000-07:00

As we are starting to really have success, I thought it might be important to go back and look again at what our pre-season goals were. A lot of them are now being achieved due to hard work and sacrifice on the part of some really stellar individuals on our team.

I just hope we continue to work hard, and roll with whatever punches are thrown our way, and continue to succeed. As we succeed more and more, we are either going to be a good example that people will respect, or a bad example that people are going to hate.

I want it to be the first option, and if we all keep doing what we are doing, it will be.

Thanks for being such an awesome team, everyone.

LA Circuit Pics

2008-03-16T22:41:00.000-07:00

The classic Bubba Fist pump:

Ian 2nd place finish:

Stratton:

Cat 4 boys:

April Races -Published & Ready

2008-03-14T17:05:00.000-07:00

El Do Race series LB
04/6 Anthill Criterium -Irvine
04/6 Redlands Criterium -Redlands
4/12 Island View Crit. -Santa Barbara
04/13 Garrett Lemire Ojai Crit -Santa Barbara

04/17 -20 Sea Otter Classic- Monterey

04/20 Torrance Crit -Torrance

04/26 Devils Punch Bowl -Palmdale
04/27 Chuck Pontius Mem. Crit.- Valencia

Mays Races