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Rudy's List for Thursday Jul 29 2010
""What we accept as our reality...is based on those ideas that we choose to believe." --- Unknown TABLE OF CONTENTS
Private Members Bill (Mark Gunner)
Apologies for ranting (Ian Gadbois)
why is my rosd bike so slow? (david apramian)
RE: RE: COMMUTER DRAFTING (Kristian Ewen)
Ideal husbands short and sweet (Joan Hollywood)
XC Ski Dryland Camp for Skiers Ages 12 – 15 (Petr Jakl)
For Sale: Easton Handlebar (Ian kirby)
For Sale: NEW Dura-Ace/Mavic Tubular Wheelset (D Beier)
For Sale: Louis Garneau cycling helmet (Leslie Reissner)
For Sale: Pearl Izumi Cycling Jacket, size S (Leslie Reissner)
For Sale: Look Keo Pedals (D Beier)
For Sale: Chris King Head Set 1inch (D Beier)
For Sale: Polar S720 (Andre Lui)
Lake Placid 2010 Volunteer Report (Corey Turnbull)
2010-Jul-27 ATT (Celia McInnis)
wanted: cervelo r3 in 54cm (Robert Salvador)
Welcome to TriRudy.com:
| 1. PRIVATE MEMBERS BILL | | | Mark Gunner (General Comments)
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This may have already been posted but just in case you have not yet seen this, there is a Private Members Bill in the Ontario Legislature to require motorists to give at berth of 3-5 feet whenever passing a cyclist. This site has a petition available to sign to support the Bill.
http://bill74.epetitions.net/
Like the comment from Ian Stewart today on cycling in Italy, we had a similar experience in Ireland. The speed limit everywhere is 100kph on narrow roads, yet we found that a car, bus or truck never passed us unless it was safe for them to give us a wide berth.
Perhaps Bill 74 will help to educate and change attitudes a bit. After getting brushed by a couple of cars in Algonquin Park on the weekend, I sure hope so.
| Mark Gunner
director@barrysbaytriathlon.com
www.barrysbaytriathlon.com
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| | 2. APOLOGIES FOR RANTING | | | Ian Gadbois (General Comments)
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I have received many private e-mails about the cycling safety issue and my recent exchanges with Avery. Although most have supported my point of view, the following statement brought me up short:
"Avery actually posts useful information as opposed to your personal attacks. You might not agree with the information he has submitted. But that does not invalidate his postings."
I do want to apologize to the Tri-Rudy community for allowing the "discussion" to degenerate into a rant. It is true that Avery makes a valid point that cyclists are responsible for paying attention at all times, knowing and obeying the rules of the road and improving their cycling skills. If he had acknowledged that city traffic policies and the civilized behaviour of car drivers are also important factors, I might not have digressed into a defence of my original post. Not all cyclists will have the same levels of skill and experience as Avery and the City can help to protect those at the lower end of the spectrum.
I promise that these are my last words on this topic.
| Ian Gadbois
gadbois1162@rogers.com
Rudy Says: Thanks and I think we've heard enough. Let's great onto L-P race reports :-))) |
| | 3. WHY IS MY ROSD BIKE SO SLOW? | | | david apramian (General Comments)
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This may sound silly but I think my new road bike is SLOW!!!! I have 12000 + on my tribike cervelo dual, but as I age (57) I wanted to do more group rides and bought a "specialized roubaix" with equal components. I am slow on this bike roughly.... 2 km per hour slower! I don't think it is tire pressure. I realize it is a so called Plush road bike with a more upright position but even in the drops it seems slow. So is it simple aerodynamics and air resistance or can it be something else? Has anyone else run into this? I did have a friend try both and he thought there was a significant difference but that is only one biased opinion. Stupid as it sounds I am throwing this out there for comments re changing from tri to road bikes.
Dave Apramian
| david apramian
davidapramian@hotmail.com
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| | 4. RE: RE: COMMUTER DRAFTING | | | Kristian Ewen (General Comments)
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Jacey's response to my posting appears to have raised the ire of some readers. A minor misreading combined with non-technical terminology led to the follow up post. Hopefully this clears up similar confusion and avoids a public flame war mirroring that which occurred offline.
As noted in an offline discussion we had, Jacey interpreted the passage "without an observable rear braking system" to mean 'without a rear braking system'. The excision of "observable" in that particular interpretation was, in part, the result of my substitution of "track bike" for 'fixed gear' (or 'fixie'). Populist websites refer to 'track' bikes as having "no brakes", meaning no rim- or disc-brakes.
Each of a 'track' bike and 'fixie', incidentally, have rear braking *systems* (as opposed to the more specific 'brakes') that comply with the HTA, e.g., a rapid reversal of pedaling direction resulting in immediate cessation of forward rotation (not to be confused with a coaster brake as seen on single-speeds or some townies).
The interchangeability of the two terms 'track' and 'fixie' is analogous, in the little subculture we have, to the recreational triathlete labeling of a road-geometry bike fitted with aerobars as a 'tri-bike' despite the latter having a much more aggressive geometry (72/73 deg. seat tube angle for road v. 76-79 deg for triathlon & a shorter head tube for a tri specific bike).
Some 'fixies' are fitted with a front brake (as mine is - regularly oiled and used with regularity), some keep the rear hand-actuated brake, and some have no hand-actuated brakes. However, so long as the rear wheel can be locked (skidded) by some means - as each of a fixie or track bike can - it's within the law. An aside: track/fixies without a *front* hand brake are, in my opinion, just plain stupid despite being in compliance with the HTA. Skip-stopping and tail-whipping is just a hipster-dude way of inviting the attention of hipster-dudettes, like peacocks displaying feathers.
Anyway, all of this is divergent from the original post which wasn't about road worthy bikes, but drafting irresponsibly and putting the forward rider in danger 1) in traffic and 2) without solicitation for the pull. It should be left to draft-legal races, velodromes, group rides or farting around with buddies on closed roads.
Also, if you haven't ridden a fixie/track bike before, go to Tall Trees or Phat Moose and test-ride one (fitted at the very least with a supplemental front hand brake). Your control skills will go up, you will actually "feel" the road, become more aware of potential dangers, be able to ride on ice (paired with front studs) with confidence and you'll be *much* more intimate with your bike (easy folks!).
Oh, and don't draft unless you ask permission, trade pulls and - most importantly - know what you're doing :)
| Kristian Ewen
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| 6. XC SKI DRYLAND CAMP FOR SKIERS AGES 12 – 15 | | | Petr Jakl (Announcements)
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The LifeSki Academy is running an early-fall dryland camp for young cross country skiers to assess and improve their movement technique in regular fall activities such as running, core strength, plyometrics, ski striding-bouncing, pre and post-training stretching, and roller skiing. The camp run by an international coach will prove necessity of an instant coaching feedback and an individual approach to each student during a workout. The structure of 4-day camp respects all physiological and sport training patterns.
Young athletes will experience group practices with mates from other local clubs. They will interact with new activities including team games, exercises, and drills.
The camp will be held in Gatineau Park, Aug 26 - 29. For further details, registration, and contact visit www.lifeski.com or call 819 – 772 4833.
| Petr Jakl
www.lifeski.com
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| 7. FOR SALE: EASTON HANDLEBAR | | | Ian kirby (For Sale/Rent)
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New, used 4 rides, Easton EA70 Aero wing-shape road bar. Compact reach and compact drop. 31.8mm clamp and 44 c-c
| Ian kirby
eebine@hotmail.com
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| | 8. FOR SALE: NEW DURA-ACE/MAVIC TUBULAR WHEELSET | | | D Beier (For Sale/Rent)
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New-Never Used Dura-ace 7900 10 Spd 32 Hole Hubs laced on New Mavic Reflex Tubular Rims with DT Double butted Spokes. New-Never Used Vittoria Tubular Tires installed.
| D Beier
D.Beier
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| | 9. FOR SALE: LOUIS GARNEAU CYCLING HELMET | | | Leslie Reissner (For Sale/Rent)
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Carbon-look road helmet in size M, no damage or marks.
Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/10131127@N04/4839001732/
| Leslie Reissner
http://www.tindonkey.com
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| | 10. FOR SALE: PEARL IZUMI CYCLING JACKET, SIZE S | | | Leslie Reissner (For Sale/Rent)
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Pearl Izumi cycling jacket, with unzippable sleeves to convert into a vest. Weatherproof and high visibility in lime green with black reflective piping. Great for jogging as well. Men's size S, worn only twice.
Photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/10131127@N04/4839465930/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/10131127@N04/4839465130/in/photostream/
| Leslie Reissner
http://www.tindonkey.com
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| | 11. FOR SALE: LOOK KEO PEDALS | | | D Beier (For Sale/Rent)
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Look Keo's Used
With new Cleats
| D Beier
D.Beier
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| | 12. FOR SALE: CHRIS KING HEAD SET 1INCH | | | D Beier (For Sale/Rent)
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New Chris King Headset 1inch
Color is Pewter
Threadless or Threaded
| D Beier
D.Beier
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| | 13. FOR SALE: POLAR S720 | | | Andre Lui (For Sale/Rent)
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Brand new watch just replaced under warranty. Includes used heart rate strap and speed sensor and bike mount. Will also include brand new extra elastic strap and USB infrared data transfer device. Box and software and manual included aswell. Asking $200
| Andre Lui
andre.lui@gmail.com
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| 14. LAKE PLACID 2010 VOLUNTEER REPORT | | | Corey Turnbull (Race Reports)
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Last weekend, I ventured down to Lake Placid with friends to volunteer for the 2010 Ironman. My intention was simple, I would volunteer and sign up for 2011.
Mission accomplished, but I was not expecting to have so much fun while I did it.
I was stationed at the Cascade inn (Bike Station 1). Our job was to pass out Drink (Ironman performance drink and water), Gels, Power bars, Bananas and provide morale encouragement. There were 44 of us in total and the experience was awesome.
Our day started around 5:45 am, when we start setting out the tables and getting things ready. 1800 bottles of Sportsdrink had arrived with the wrong lids, so we had to change everyone one of them manually and cut away the tamper ring which locks unopened caps in place. No problem because it gave everyone a chance to know each other.
The mood was light, everyone was laughing and I met a lot of great people. A few of us volunteered to pass the goods to the riders, so we dawned our vests.
At about 6:30, our captain started yelling out that the swimmers were going in soon. We had everything in place and we were chomping at the bit. Then the message came: “The Pro’s are in!” then came “Everyone is in”.
We laughed and cheered, and in the distance we could hear the announcer…you could cut the excitement with a knife.
Finally the first call came down the line “First rider in sight!”
The line erupted as we all yelled what we had…and then watched Bryan Rhodes blow by us without a blink. It would have been really funny to see as we all looked at each other in silence. He had quite a lead ( at that point ) and we waited almost 5 minutes for the next two pros to come through.
Slowly, the highway came alive and it was steady from there on. We passed our goods and we yelled words of encouragement.
There were smiles, frowns and tears. There was anger, frustration, pain and confusion. Two crashes happened at the station as tired riders grabbed their items then lost balance causing themselves and those close to go down.
We ate when we could, but basically for 7 hours we ran our butts off. I am sure that strip of highway has imprints of my shoes.
There was something surreal and fantastic to the whole thing. I was part of the race,part of a team and part of many athletes journey through this event. Pro’s and Age cat’ers alike were yelling their appreciation to us. We in turn reminded them how awesome they looked…how strong they were…and that this was what they trained for.
I remember watching in awe as a 67 year old man stopped for a Porta-potti break, refueled…then jumped back on and rode off. No blinking or pausing.
A lady who was not the stereotypical athlete rode in, refueled…smiled and chatted while a young jock was “bonking” on the ground beside her. Irony at it's best!
Overall, it was a great experience, and one I would highly recommend to everyone. Would I do it again? You bet….
8-)
| Corey Turnbull
cturnbull1@cogeco.ca
Rudy Says: Corey, There's no better way to get an appriecation (from the "dark-side" of a race) than by volunteering. All the best at next years race! |
| | 15. 2010-JUL-27 ATT | | | Celia McInnis (Race Reports)
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Results of the ABC Tatlock Road 15km time trial are available at:
http://www.timetrial.ca/ATT/
Dave McAuslan's comments: Eight riders arrived at Union Hall to a 27C temperature, clear conditions, and a southerly breeze which the riders noticed on the way out. All riders finished. Fastest rider was Darren Cope with a personal best time of 22:00. Fastest from ABC was Shawn Hamilton with a time of 24:05 and the fastest female was Anne-Marie Carter-McAuslan (ABC) with a season's best time of 26:43.
Celia's comments: Three riders improved upon their previous 2010 ATT 15km best, while, as mentioned by Dave, one, Darren Cope, managed to better his previous 15km database best - by a mere second! Note that the Almonte Tatlock Road course is tougher (hillier) than the Ottawa Rockliffe Parkway course. I show how rider bests compare in the ATT and OTT series on my site.
Happy cycling,
Celia McInnis
(now at 11,865 km for 2010, and still aiming for 20,000km+).
| Celia McInnis
celia@drmath.ca
http://www.timetrial.ca
Visit http://www.timetrial.ca/ for a tool to track, analyze and compare ABC, CYF and OBC time trial performances in tabular or graphical format. This service is donated by myself for your pleasure and benefit. If your club would like to have results available here, send me an email!
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