Wednesday, November 25, 2009
BMC Equipment Truck
peep a relatively older interview with one of the BMC mechanics during AToC at www.belgiumkneewarmers.com
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
chode.
Helloooo November.
October's over and that means it's time to focus on cycling again.
Here are the results after taking a month off the bike...
When you get back on the bike:
-You'll feel like you've been smoking weed for years! Even though you've only done 3 bowls and a joint in one month.
-You'll keep thinking you're fast, but you're really not anymore. I mean you can say whatever you want, but your body will act like you're not even there.
-Your kit is too big for you because your muscle decided to leave you for someone else...Unless of course you kept eating and gained a lot of weight.
-Your ass will seriously hate you for a month...
-Your chode...same thing!
-Your bike don't feel right. You'll wonder if it's even the same bike you rode last month. It'll feel awkward as hell...Like someone decided to fuck with your bike and the position's not right.
-Your body's not used to riding that far (10 miles) so you get hungry or something right away. I don't really know why that is, but it happens everytime I ride.
-It'll be easier for you to say no and would rather just sit on the couch and do absolutely nothing...Kinda like what I'm doing right now...
All these things...It's what I'm going through. I don't think you want that.
Other news...Winter is here and it's time to bust out the long sleeves.
My co worker gave me this jacket and it's super warm and I love it. It's made by "Columbia" and it's actually a women's jacket. Do I give a fuck? No, I don't give a fuck. It doesn't even look like a woman's jacket. I can't find a picture of it, but it's pretty damn awesome.
Columbia Titanium jacket...search it and buy one!
It fits real nice!
By the way...I posted that EC90 Easton cranks not too long ago. I did say it was stiff, but I don't think I was able to say much about how well it rides.
Well, after a week and a half of riding, I decided that it's definitely helped me improved and I'm pretty sure I've gotten faster because of it.
That little bridge on Industrial and Warm Springs I always take to go home and I always test myself to see how fast I can go. I think the fastest I've gone was 35 and that's with a tail wind. Today I went there again and I beat that going 40-42 mph max with no wind. I definitely think it had something to do with the cranks. That mother fucker is awesome! Also, I'm not quite sure if it was a malfunction since it's a bumpy road, but sitting down, my watts looked a little higher than it should have been. It hit somewhere I shouldn't be hitting and should only hit when I'm standing up to start a sprint. Too much to explain, but overall, I think what I'm trying to say is if you got the money, go buy yourself Easton EC90 cranks. And the jacket too.
People say..."It ain't the bike, man. It's the driver." I call that bullshit. Well not the bike. I'm talking about components. You can probably have a steal bike and have good components and that thing will ride like a blonde. IMO.
STAY SAFE EVERYONE!
-chcuk.
October's over and that means it's time to focus on cycling again.
Here are the results after taking a month off the bike...
When you get back on the bike:
-You'll feel like you've been smoking weed for years! Even though you've only done 3 bowls and a joint in one month.
-You'll keep thinking you're fast, but you're really not anymore. I mean you can say whatever you want, but your body will act like you're not even there.
-Your kit is too big for you because your muscle decided to leave you for someone else...Unless of course you kept eating and gained a lot of weight.
-Your ass will seriously hate you for a month...
-Your chode...same thing!
-Your bike don't feel right. You'll wonder if it's even the same bike you rode last month. It'll feel awkward as hell...Like someone decided to fuck with your bike and the position's not right.
-Your body's not used to riding that far (10 miles) so you get hungry or something right away. I don't really know why that is, but it happens everytime I ride.
-It'll be easier for you to say no and would rather just sit on the couch and do absolutely nothing...Kinda like what I'm doing right now...
All these things...It's what I'm going through. I don't think you want that.
Other news...Winter is here and it's time to bust out the long sleeves.
My co worker gave me this jacket and it's super warm and I love it. It's made by "Columbia" and it's actually a women's jacket. Do I give a fuck? No, I don't give a fuck. It doesn't even look like a woman's jacket. I can't find a picture of it, but it's pretty damn awesome.
Columbia Titanium jacket...search it and buy one!
It fits real nice!
By the way...I posted that EC90 Easton cranks not too long ago. I did say it was stiff, but I don't think I was able to say much about how well it rides.
Well, after a week and a half of riding, I decided that it's definitely helped me improved and I'm pretty sure I've gotten faster because of it.
That little bridge on Industrial and Warm Springs I always take to go home and I always test myself to see how fast I can go. I think the fastest I've gone was 35 and that's with a tail wind. Today I went there again and I beat that going 40-42 mph max with no wind. I definitely think it had something to do with the cranks. That mother fucker is awesome! Also, I'm not quite sure if it was a malfunction since it's a bumpy road, but sitting down, my watts looked a little higher than it should have been. It hit somewhere I shouldn't be hitting and should only hit when I'm standing up to start a sprint. Too much to explain, but overall, I think what I'm trying to say is if you got the money, go buy yourself Easton EC90 cranks. And the jacket too.
People say..."It ain't the bike, man. It's the driver." I call that bullshit. Well not the bike. I'm talking about components. You can probably have a steal bike and have good components and that thing will ride like a blonde. IMO.
STAY SAFE EVERYONE!
-chcuk.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Coppi
These prints are great - done by Italian artist Claudio Pesci. Seen at http://www.freemantransport.com/blog via James Selman's entry.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
The Blue and Red
I've been following this photo blog ever since MASH posted it on theirs a while back. I got into it more and more because I started to get into the road cycling world (pro and amateur racing, and recreational) as a fan and student of the sport. From the blog:
"The Blue and Red is a visual journal created while on and around the bicycle. These images serve as documentation of my experiences racing and training as a top amateur cyclist in Southern California."
Always some cool snaps from his daily rides... check it out.
http://theblueandred.blogspot.com
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Nick
Keep 'em coming! Our friend Nick sent this picture of himself rocking the kit during a charity ride in Boise, ID. Nick! You're not supposed to spank all the other riders during a charity ride!? Hope you're well buddy.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Giro Blaze Gloves
I bought these gloves at Freewheel on Valencia a couple weeks back, in need of some full fingered warm, cold weather gloves, and I couldn't be more satisfied with them. At $35, they're well worth the price. The issue I usually have with full fingered gloves is not having the "freedom" of using your fingers for small things like dialing a number on your cell phone and just fiddling with things on the fly. These Blaze gloves are great with regards to that, while I have no problems pulling out my chapstick, using my phone, zippering pockets, etc. In terms of fit, they're great. Snug to your hand without suffocating your fingers or the top of your hand. At first glance, the gloves don't look the warmest but rest assured they protect your hands from the cold AND rain, as they are water repellent as well. Finally, these gloves are windproof and quite breathable. I've had no problems with moisture on the inside of the gloves while riding.
According to Giro they are rated - 50°F/10°C
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Whatever you did in there
At least you kept your kit nice and clean!
Our good friend Brett back in Las Vegas participated in the MS150 ride this past weekend along with a group of LVFixed riders.
Pics by Jeunesssse
Our good friend Brett back in Las Vegas participated in the MS150 ride this past weekend along with a group of LVFixed riders.
Pics by Jeunesssse
Friday, November 6, 2009
New Jams
(I don't ever usually write this much in any blog entry but I did this time, so enjoy it.)
S-Works BG Road Shoes - Just got these in the mail from a shop in NYC after looking for the blue and white colorway forever. I guess the 2010 models just dropped but I like the look of these better. Haven't had a chance to ride them a whole lot just yet but so far they're nice and stiff (w/ the FACT Carbon sole). Also digging the "Boa rotary closure system as opposed to the straps I have on the Sidis. I got comfortable in the Sidis but for me personally, I could never get a good feel for how tight or loose to tighten the straps on the velcro. I know that sounds kinda wack but it's true. The midsection of my feet would get numb and I would adjust the straps accordingly. I would switch it up with placement and such, and it would work for a while but then get numb again. The Boa system lets me tighten the top and midsection of my foot to a comfy, yet secure feeling point, but it's not constricting either. I'll let you know how these S-Works feel after a couple of months, but so far so good. And they look dope too!
For my birthday last month Saskia got me "The Tour Is Won on the Alpe: Alpe d'Huez and the Classic Battles of the Tour de France" by Jean-Paul Vespini. Only read a couple of chapters so far, but it's basically about the history of this great historic climb, how the organizers of the tour came about deciding to go through this ski resort village, and the dozens of legendary stories that are told with it. Hey Sas, your dad would be happy to know that the Alpe's nickname is "Dutch Mountain". Thanks again for the book Sas!
Also just got my copy of the Embrocation Cycling Journal Volume #4. Now those of you that know me know that I'm a noob to the road cycling world (coming from the world of track bikes), but got into it wholeheartedly and kind of innocent in a way. I don't really talk to anyone about it (maybe except Jonathan B.) although it would probably be fun and helpful for me, I do my own research with bikes and racing, and I usually ride my road bike by myself. That's kinda just how it's been for me ever since I took the interest of road cycling. And I love it. Anyway back to Embrocation. A couple months ago I stumble upon the site via a blog post somewhere (maybe on the MASH site or something) and find out it's a journal/zine/online presence that has different points of views about the cycling world, from varying authors in it's blog section. Then I realize they have their journals in print form too which was awesome! Now at first I didn't jump to buying the print version right away, but after following the authors and their interesting entries (interesting for me anyway), I decided to buy it because I can NEVER have enough magazines=). The journal is fresh. Refreshing, I would say. From the beginning pages, it's great. Photo spreads on Phil Wood hubs and it's workers doing their thing. So sick. TOC stories from Rapha and a personal recount by Garrett Chow and how the MASH experience was, riding the route on track bikes. What I really dig about it though is the varied writing styles. Founder/creator Jeremy Dunn, who is also a part of the Rapha Continental team, does what I think is a great job of putting together a collection of writing that makes you feel that you might actually be at Paris Roubaix, or maybe that you might want to check out NAHBS or Oregon Manifest next year. I know, I know, it's only one issue that I've read, but there are many different articles in there for all types! The "anatomy of a t-shirt" write up is really neat too, as it breaks down the color and design of a simple shirt, and the simple thought process behind that. Another cool thing I thought about the journal was that each article or story isn't long winded in the sense that a story drags on. There may be a longer story, but it definitely doesn't get boring. For the most part they're all easy and enjoyable reads accompanied by awesome pictures. I think if I were to describe what I thought of Embrocation Journal, I would say it's fun. Seems like everyone involved is having fun, and it's another inspiration for me to keep on doing what I'm doing. They write what they want to write, and they cover what THEY want to cover. That's awesome you know?
Don't be lazy and just watch this video to peep the pics. I would encourage you to pick up a copy at http://www.embrocationmagazine.com/store
-Joe
S-Works BG Road Shoes - Just got these in the mail from a shop in NYC after looking for the blue and white colorway forever. I guess the 2010 models just dropped but I like the look of these better. Haven't had a chance to ride them a whole lot just yet but so far they're nice and stiff (w/ the FACT Carbon sole). Also digging the "Boa rotary closure system as opposed to the straps I have on the Sidis. I got comfortable in the Sidis but for me personally, I could never get a good feel for how tight or loose to tighten the straps on the velcro. I know that sounds kinda wack but it's true. The midsection of my feet would get numb and I would adjust the straps accordingly. I would switch it up with placement and such, and it would work for a while but then get numb again. The Boa system lets me tighten the top and midsection of my foot to a comfy, yet secure feeling point, but it's not constricting either. I'll let you know how these S-Works feel after a couple of months, but so far so good. And they look dope too!
For my birthday last month Saskia got me "The Tour Is Won on the Alpe: Alpe d'Huez and the Classic Battles of the Tour de France" by Jean-Paul Vespini. Only read a couple of chapters so far, but it's basically about the history of this great historic climb, how the organizers of the tour came about deciding to go through this ski resort village, and the dozens of legendary stories that are told with it. Hey Sas, your dad would be happy to know that the Alpe's nickname is "Dutch Mountain". Thanks again for the book Sas!
Also just got my copy of the Embrocation Cycling Journal Volume #4. Now those of you that know me know that I'm a noob to the road cycling world (coming from the world of track bikes), but got into it wholeheartedly and kind of innocent in a way. I don't really talk to anyone about it (maybe except Jonathan B.) although it would probably be fun and helpful for me, I do my own research with bikes and racing, and I usually ride my road bike by myself. That's kinda just how it's been for me ever since I took the interest of road cycling. And I love it. Anyway back to Embrocation. A couple months ago I stumble upon the site via a blog post somewhere (maybe on the MASH site or something) and find out it's a journal/zine/online presence that has different points of views about the cycling world, from varying authors in it's blog section. Then I realize they have their journals in print form too which was awesome! Now at first I didn't jump to buying the print version right away, but after following the authors and their interesting entries (interesting for me anyway), I decided to buy it because I can NEVER have enough magazines=). The journal is fresh. Refreshing, I would say. From the beginning pages, it's great. Photo spreads on Phil Wood hubs and it's workers doing their thing. So sick. TOC stories from Rapha and a personal recount by Garrett Chow and how the MASH experience was, riding the route on track bikes. What I really dig about it though is the varied writing styles. Founder/creator Jeremy Dunn, who is also a part of the Rapha Continental team, does what I think is a great job of putting together a collection of writing that makes you feel that you might actually be at Paris Roubaix, or maybe that you might want to check out NAHBS or Oregon Manifest next year. I know, I know, it's only one issue that I've read, but there are many different articles in there for all types! The "anatomy of a t-shirt" write up is really neat too, as it breaks down the color and design of a simple shirt, and the simple thought process behind that. Another cool thing I thought about the journal was that each article or story isn't long winded in the sense that a story drags on. There may be a longer story, but it definitely doesn't get boring. For the most part they're all easy and enjoyable reads accompanied by awesome pictures. I think if I were to describe what I thought of Embrocation Journal, I would say it's fun. Seems like everyone involved is having fun, and it's another inspiration for me to keep on doing what I'm doing. They write what they want to write, and they cover what THEY want to cover. That's awesome you know?
Don't be lazy and just watch this video to peep the pics. I would encourage you to pick up a copy at http://www.embrocationmagazine.com/store
Embrocation Volume 4 - with Molly Cameron from j. dunn on Vimeo.
-Joe
Great Highway
City loop ride last Sunday. Great solo ride, beautiful weather, my own pace, my own thoughts, almost sandwiched between a van and a parked car....
Thursday, November 5, 2009
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