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    Cyclocross

    I bought a 2004 Kona Jake the snake, and it retails at $1449. It's a great bike for a good price, and I highly recommend it. Good luck with the...
    Post by: racer dave, Dec 20, 2004 in forum: Next Generation
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    Track

    No problem. I looked up "usa velodromes" on yahoo. I got a page that lists 18 velodromes and their locations:...
    Post by: racer dave, Nov 21, 2004 in forum: Next Generation
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    Sprinter or Climber

    I'd say I'm more of a sprinter, but I'm still a decent climber and next year I should be able to stay with the front groups on hilly courses. I'm...
    Post by: racer dave, Nov 21, 2004 in forum: Next Generation
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    Track

    I've ridden track about five times, and think it's great fun and a good way to train. Must be a lot of fun racing track. The problem is the...
    Post by: racer dave, Nov 21, 2004 in forum: Next Generation
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    Maintaining speed with a 7 kg carbon bike

    yes, it is newton's first law. And no, it should not be harder to keep a heavier bike moving. Compare a 7kg bike to a 10kg bike. Let's say they...
    Post by: racer dave, Oct 23, 2004 in forum: Road Cycling
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    Cyclocross

    I'd say for sure. Anything technical (relative to road) like cross or xc will definitely help the handling skills. I'm no expert, but I don't...
    Post by: racer dave, Oct 15, 2004 in forum: Next Generation
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    Fastest time for a 1 Mile sprint

    you mean road or track?
    Post by: racer dave, Oct 13, 2004 in forum: Next Generation
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    What do you do during winter?

    Try some cross-country skiing during the winter- it's great aerobic training and it's great cross training for cycling. If you don't have the...
    Post by: racer dave, Sep 27, 2004 in forum: Next Generation
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    Got in my first serious wreck

    And then after getting up you started pretending to examine the pedals as if it was your bike's fault that you fell over, even though you know...
    Post by: racer dave, Sep 22, 2004 in forum: Next Generation
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    Dreams

    Same story with me!- 86 generation, started last year as a junior. Since I started last year only, I'm hoping I haven't yet come close to my...
    Post by: racer dave, Sep 21, 2004 in forum: Next Generation
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    Got in my first serious wreck

    seems like wrecks always happen on a good day, eh? My worst crash so far happened when I was in the winning break of a crit! There were four...
    Post by: racer dave, Sep 21, 2004 in forum: Next Generation
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    Average Resting Heart Rate

    I'm 17. The lowest I've seen my heart rate was 43, but on average I'd say mid-high 40s.
    Post by: racer dave, Sep 21, 2004 in forum: Next Generation
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    Do you race?

    Yeah, just finished racing my first season. And I don't predict stopping any time soon.
    Post by: racer dave, Sep 21, 2004 in forum: Next Generation
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    Cyclocross

    Just got a cross bike (Kona- Jake the Snake) a few weeks ago. I joined the team out of the bike shop that I worked at over the summer and we're...
    Post by: racer dave, Sep 21, 2004 in forum: Next Generation
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    Newbie Intro Thread

    Name: David Age: 17 (18 in November) Bike: Spec. allez elite 2003 City: Montreal, Canada Racing: Just finished my 1st season. I absolutely love it...
    Post by: racer dave, Sep 20, 2004 in forum: Next Generation
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