tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36139180.post7632423033978313383..comments2024-03-19T05:40:22.017-04:00Comments on Sprinter della Casa: Training - PalomarAkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00430651087205849350noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36139180.post-27473976930838887322009-02-24T13:08:00.000-05:002009-02-24T13:08:00.000-05:00We went up slowly but I think we were geared a bit...We went up slowly but I think we were geared a bit high (39x25). To maintain rpms until South Grade we actually passed the front of the group. But then I fell apart at SG and my friend maintained that pace. He went extremely conservative but still eventually reached the top about 30 minutes ahead of me.<BR/><BR/>We hung out for a while at the top (an hour?), then we headed back down South Grade. I told my friend that it was much more interesting than East Grade, just based on the turns. We had an absolute blast descending SG. So we did, what, a 24 mile ride? And we spent about 4 hours doing it. haha. I told someone at the start/Harrahs that my "budget" is 5 mph, and if I'm over that I'm happy.Akihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00430651087205849350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36139180.post-10120297911534199462009-02-24T11:27:00.000-05:002009-02-24T11:27:00.000-05:00I'm photo 409 on Rick's site and 765 on Brent's fl...I'm photo 409 on Rick's site and 765 on Brent's flickr set. I feel the same way about looking too big for my bike. It must be something in our heads. You look fine if that is any help.<BR/><BR/>I was in the third group of Group One and took the advice and started out at a real slow pace and worked my way up. After all is said and done, I kept a consistent 7-8 mph pace pretty much up the South Grade. I wasn't fly for sure... sounds like we went about the same pace and because you started behind me we never crossed each other. When I got to the top I rested for about 5-10 minutes and headed down the East Grade solo. I had to get back to SD before 2pm.joelprice.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17348958410767716310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36139180.post-30186545405670579142009-02-24T03:05:00.000-05:002009-02-24T03:05:00.000-05:00457, 458. I look horrible haha. My bike always loo...457, 458. I look horrible haha. My bike always looks so small under me, like I should have a 58 TT on a 52 ST. Cannondale? Bennati bike? Hello?<BR/><BR/>765 in the other set? You must have been flying. I started in the fourth (?) group of Group One, if that makes sense. Do you remember when you started?Akihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00430651087205849350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36139180.post-86273086899977641122009-02-24T02:37:00.000-05:002009-02-24T02:37:00.000-05:00I'm 765. I was wondering who she was when she blew...I'm 765. <BR/><BR/>I was wondering who she was when she blew past me. <BR/><BR/>This is the other photographer http://www.rickclemson.com/PhotoSets_View_Detail.asp?PhotoEventID=310joelprice.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17348958410767716310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36139180.post-12014543372458641652009-02-24T01:58:00.000-05:002009-02-24T01:58:00.000-05:00Cool! I'm dying at picture (DSC00)883, 885, 886. A...Cool! I'm dying at picture (DSC00)883, 885, 886. A LOT of people were before me. Those pics were shot at 5000 feet. I remember a photog lower down but I didn't see any of me earlier.<BR/><BR/>734 is the Nurnburger rider, ex World Champ, she was flying up the climb.Akihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00430651087205849350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36139180.post-90903667875180460022009-02-24T01:00:00.000-05:002009-02-24T01:00:00.000-05:00The bike shop posted some pictures... Can you find...The bike shop posted some pictures... Can you find Aki? http://www.flickr.com/photos/brentsmity/sets/72157614285100039/joelprice.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17348958410767716310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36139180.post-66279914338994140462009-02-24T00:57:00.000-05:002009-02-24T00:57:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.joelprice.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17348958410767716310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36139180.post-77044927814361679282009-02-23T21:09:00.000-05:002009-02-23T21:09:00.000-05:00Palomar is tough, but once you get in a rhythm, it...Palomar is tough, but once you get in a rhythm, it's definitely doable. I struggled the whole time, that's for sure.<BR/><BR/>I took vid, but only a few minutes worth, and I don't know what to do with it yet. I hope to take more vid tomorrow and the day after, before I leave here.Akihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00430651087205849350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36139180.post-83748617770450647292009-02-23T19:10:00.000-05:002009-02-23T19:10:00.000-05:00so did you make a video?so did you make a video?c-robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17235067735992022015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36139180.post-91905310155914377112009-02-23T13:03:00.000-05:002009-02-23T13:03:00.000-05:00ha i made it halfway up between valley center and ...ha i made it halfway up between valley center and the base of palomar... i was dying!!! i just parked it on the 76 and actually ended up having a blast with the guys i met there...i was however very disappointed my ride the whole day and swore i would go back and conquer the sucker!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36139180.post-89455640719015176572009-02-22T13:30:00.000-05:002009-02-22T13:30:00.000-05:00I'll be at the start and finish for Stage 8, for s...I'll be at the start and finish for Stage 8, for sure the finish wandering the Expo area.<BR/><BR/>I can't wait to see the pros do the climb.Akihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00430651087205849350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36139180.post-81235277514582439252009-02-22T11:50:00.000-05:002009-02-22T11:50:00.000-05:00Aki - I'm so happy to see you made it out for the ...Aki - I'm so happy to see you made it out for the ride. I had a very similar experience. Being out on the mountain was very inspirational and motivating. However, I'll be very humbled when watch the Pro ride it today. For myself, It was the first time I've climbed the South grade (I did the East Grade last year) I wish I would have known you did the ride I would have liked to have met you in person. Anyways, another day. I'm glad you did it.joelprice.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17348958410767716310noreply@blogger.com