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On 2/27/2004
Farid
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I'll tell you Simon, after talking to Maysey, sounds like he is hauling arse over the hills! But for me, the hills are fine for going down. Even when I raced, I didn't get up the hills to good, but then again, there aren't to many hills on a velodrome.
I'm still trying to figure out how to get to your side of the world. I'm trying like crazy. I always seem to pull it off. LaCosta, Breck, & Morro Bay will all be awesome events this year. Also, good places to tip a few pints..........
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On 2/26/2004
Simon Levene
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...hehe, wait 'till you see my new sticks too! Killer Pistols!
Hey Farid! I'm doing good. Weak dollar makes US boards cheap here. I know what you're saying though. Don't know yet if I'm gonna make it over stateside. I'd like to. I don't like the sound of Marin. Too many hills to haul my arse over!
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On 2/26/2004
mike maysey
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...hehe, wait 'till you see my new sticks...you've heard of them. Stick sounds kinda like...?
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Biking and Skating...
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On 2/26/2004
mike maysey
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Simon-That's exactly what I'm thinking while riding the bike....fitter, faster for slalom....my quads are growing right now....'it's not a tuma'...it's going to be cool to have an even lower center of gravity with the extra bulk. Man, oh man...the road is a fun place to ride. As a matter of fact, the 65 miler myself and my two buddies did last Thursday is alledgedly one of Lance's favorite training rides when he's in this area. Plenty of climbing...or should I say a butt-load of climbing, spectacular views of Stinson Beach and Bolinas lagoon and heaps of fast, turny decents. I found one turn in particular that was considerably tougher than the rest. My buddy and I were dicing it up at around 30 mph when we came into this tricky corner. I led and it looked like a typical turn. As I apexed it, I realized the turn was squareing off. I grabbed a handful of brakes but began to drift both tires. I damn near flung myself into the guard rail at 30, with nothing much more than a helmet on. Funny thing was, my buddy who was trailing me, has done this ride many many times and followed my line. When he realized I was headed for disaster, he backed way off. Luckily, I clipped out, stuck my leg out for counter balance, regained traction and pulled it back together just before crossing the line on the shoulder and hitting the rail. The rail would have kept me from launching myself over a significant cliff.
Crazy.
But Fun.....
Question-Anyone have any pointers on how to get my ass to Paris this year? Other than spending some serious dough? Perhaps there's some cheap way to go, like riding on a FedEx plane or something?
As for racing this season, I'm going to focus on trying to get to Paris (oh please oh please oh please). More than likely I'll get to Breck, La Costa and the Worlds and perhaps some minor races around Cali.
I just had a great interview this morning for a job that would put me back on the weekend warrior program, instead of the weekday off schedule I have right now at the bike shop. SoCal, watch out. I've got a reliable car and am planning to head your way for as many JPL, WLAC and whatever other races I can get away for once I switch jobs...again!!
It's raining here in SF again....arrg. No skating today and probably no bike. I'm thinking pizza and beer.
L8er Sk8ers
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Road Racing Anonymous
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On 2/26/2004
SamG ...ooops!
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Check this. Free internet-based Cycling TV channel announced (Windows media player/ Mac OSX compatible):
http://cycling.tv
Spring classics may be pay per view.
Now, where did I leave my carbon Time Trial board?
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On 2/25/2004
Farid
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Smokestack,
Things are good, how are you? I'm trying to figure out how/what/when/where/why on getting to the Paris WC and Brands Hatch. Airline tickets are really high and good ol' George W has made the dollar so weak it might be tough to pull it all together. Are you going to make it to any of the races stateside this year? If not, bring your bike and romp around the Marin Headlands w/ Masey. f#@!ing beautiful up there.
Farid
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Keenan
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On 2/25/2004
Simon Levene
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Miko, can you say hello to Steve from me? I knew him when he worked at NHS. Can you ask him if knows where the vid he shot from a car of me slaloming a hill near SC in about 88/89? He might remember. I think it was for a Strange Notes video. Gavin O'Brien was driving the car. I took a big slam and they caught it from the car. I wanna copy. Thanks!
I never realised there were so many road racers on this forum. That's all anyone needs, a fitter Mike Maysey. If it wasn't 4 degrees I'd be outside with a biting northerly I'd be out on mine.
Hey Arab, Farid! How are you guys doing?
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Keenan...
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On 2/25/2004
Miko
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Sorry Arab! Feeble memory dude. Plus, when we're working, we're so damn busy not much chat goes down. I'll try to ask him soon. -m
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On 2/24/2004
Arab
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Miko-Did you talk to Keenan?
Glen-Thanx, I thought that Velodrome got demolished years ago..
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Vans Tuesdays!
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On 2/24/2004
Miko
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Great session tonight! In attendance were Fish, Hutson, Keenan (and several of his cronies from the Consolidated days). Anyway, the regular crew on tuesdays are great, and it's nice to see so many familiar faces. HC, Clayton! We missed you. Now if we can get Sgt. Holl, John Kim, and Jumpin' Julius to come out, we'll have a major reunion on our hands.
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Encino Velodrome
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On 2/24/2004 GlenD
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Arab,
remember the photos of Tom Sims skating the Encino Velodrome? It's still there and still skatable, when no bikers are there.
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On 2/24/2004
mike maysey
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Funny you mention track racing...I've seen many people out riding fixies lately. I've been thinking about that very thing. I've never done it. I've been putting in many road miles lately. Yesterday I rode about 55 miles with a bunch of climbing out at the Marin Headlands.
Speaking of fittness...there 'might' be a slalom related reason for all this biking lately along with the fun of beating your friends up and down the hills! : )
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More Bike stuff
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On 2/23/2004
Arab
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1974 I was 13
Farid-Manhattan Beach Grand Prix, Correct, I was wrong in calling it the "Classic".
I think at the time it was the second largest Road Race in America, I think it is still going on to this day.
Mike-If you ever get a chance to see a Track Bike race go! I got to go a couple times as a kid, I think the Velodrome we went to was in San Fernando Valley, Encino maybe or somewhere near there, its one of the raddest games of cat and mouse, I didnt understand it at first, but when you see how the game is played its killer.
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Make money bicycling
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On 2/23/2004 JK
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Hey Mike,
Well now that your forum has turned into a bicycling forum. You can make a ton of money racing velodrome (Keirin Racing). Go to Japan, teach English while you're there to get started, and try to get into velodrome racing. There is a circuit of 50 velodromes nationwide, with gambling. Think of it as horse racing/betting but with people on bikes instead. Average earnings per racer are around US$300,000/year. Now if there was only some way of making a living skating slalom. Hmmm... Slalom + gambling...
PDF file from the Keirin Federation
http://www.trackmania.de/pdf.keirin/keirin.e.pdf
John
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On 2/23/2004
Farid
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I was 7
Manhatten Beach Grand Prix (I'm probably wrong and you will correct me. That's ok, I don't mind learning)
League of American Wheelmen (Pre-cursor to USCF/USA Cycling)
Don't know the name of the series
Otherwise, who F-ing cares.
I was having fun w/ Arab with no ill will. Just a jab here and there like when your having a beer w/ the boys. I like him, he's cool. I'm not here to spout about my past (or present) exploits. Why does everyone get their pink little panties in such a wad on NCDSA? Do I know every little factoid about cycling (or skating)? No! Do I want to? Definatly NOT! Do you (whoever you are) know more? Oh, probably. So, I say, good for you - have a nice day - you got me on your quiz - and I'm not angry, frustrated, sad, emasculated, or anyway feel small. I'm having fun, here and in life.
Now, Mike..... I'm stoked that you are so interested in road racing. Why don't you set up a time so I can bring you to the velodrome? I know that I have a Track bike that will fit you. It's such a rush! Just don't stop pedalling.... In April, the Wenesday Night Series starts and maybe I can get you racing out there. Track racing and skating.... you'll be one Bad Mutha'! You'll be true blood n' guts!
Farid
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On 2/23/2004 Farid
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Did you get 1st or 2nd? Also, just because I know him doesn't make him my freind. Get that one straight. Why? I just don't really associate w/ a guy who screws 16 year old girls he coaches when he is 47. That kind of violates the whole coach/athlete trust thing. Plus, we don't live in Thailand. I just know he was top dog JR in '74.
And likewise, if I was walking down the street and saw you, I wouldn't think you've done any type of physical activity......... Except type excessivly on skateboard forums.
Man! I really love myself!
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On 2/22/2004
Arab
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Farid-I dont doubt you either, if your friend is who he sez he is, then I'm sure he raced Manhattan Beach that year, ask him who got second? he surely would know that.
Looking at you now I wouldnt have guessed you have ever done anything physical like skateboarding or biking, but then you do look like a blader.
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On 2/22/2004
Farid
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Arab, Don't be so thin skinned. I don't doubt you, I'm just having a little fun. Looking at you now, I would have never guessed that you raced bikes. You can say the same for me. If you won Manhatten Beach, you've won one of the biggies. It's still a big National Calendar race.
In regards to me being hassled, if it's good natured - I don't mind. It's part of being a guy. Guys hassle each other, girls flip out if you hassle them.
The only bladder I'll have in ABQ is what will store my piss before I find a toilet. I gave away my only bike helmet to a kid racer. And, why the Hell would I wear spandex? That's not kinky or perverted; I look simply disgusting in it. Oops! I'm hassling myself! I don't want to make myself mad!
Who is Farid?
God's F-ing gift to mankind. At least I would like to think so.
PS Mike - Sorry about clutering your forum. Still looking forward to seeing you in the future.
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On 2/22/2004 Farid
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I'm not trying to antagonize Arab, I'm razzing him. Big difference.
Arab, see you in ABQ
Mike, see you at the Otter........ Maybe
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On 2/22/2004
Arab
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I dont like to be hasseled, Do You? there is no Bladders with Spandex and Bicycle helmets racing Indian School, why are you coming? ask your friend if he raced the Manhattan Beach classic that year, ask him if he remembers who beat him?.
Whats Google?
Who's Farid?
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On 2/22/2004 Farid
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Arab - Don't use GOOGLE search to find the answer! Julie says hi to your wife.
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On 2/22/2004
Farid
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Come on Arab! Top Jr in CA in '74? I happen to know the guy that won the JR World Sprint Championships that year and he was from So Cal. Who was he? Don't matter that much. Just hasselin' you! I raced too, but I like skating more. I'll see you down in ABQ - I'll be shooting pics all weekend long. I'll be staying at Palmer's.
Mike - If you need any help with your bike racing, let me know. I'm still coaching and all that crap. This past year I had a few guys win Nat's, Nat medals, and make world's teams. Pretty cool! I hope you are having a blast. If you keep it up, you'll be the only one that will be as fit as Mollica (or fitter!) Good luck at Sea Otter, the road race is tough and usually gets real broken up. Try to do the circut race also. It's really cool to be able to race around Laguna Seca a bunch of times. That Sunday also has the Santa Cruz Criterium. One of the most epic and oldest races around. So many people get popped each lap! It's a real strongman's course.
Hope all is well. Looking forward to seeing you soon.
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On 2/22/2004
Arab
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Hey Mikey-I come from a bike family, I road raced as a kid and was the top junior in Calif in 1974.
My dad still rides daily at 65, he does about 10-20 miles a day and on the weekends he and a bunch of other older cats do 40-60 miles, had a bit of a scare a couple weeks ago, he went down hard and ended up in the hospital with a couple broken ribs and lacerations all over. He had been sick previously, he just blacked out climbing a steep grade, when they got him to the hospital they did every test imaginable and the only thing they could find was he was dehydrated and that was the cause of him blacking out.
Moral of the story, if you plan to ride after being sick, start out slow, make sure your body is back up to snuff before you dive right into a long ride, and drink lots of fluids.
I cant believe how lite and advanced bikes have become, I rode my dads 17 pounder, GEEZ!!! bikes have come a long way since I raced.
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On 2/20/2004
mike maysey
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Hey Clayton...I got your message day before yesterday, sorry I didn't call back, I already had plans to go on a road bike ride yesterday. A couple buddies and I went for a 55-60 mile ride. We rode to to Fairfax, then up and over the hill to Panaramic Highway then rode along the ridge dropping back into Mill Valley. Plenty of climbing and decending throughout the entire ride. Man oh man, getting back in shape feels good. Went for a ride in GGP on my cross bike today. Cross bikes are almost like a REAL mountain bike!! I'll be ready to skate next 'weekend' weather permitting.
Keep in touch.....
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On 2/18/2004
Arab
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Miko-Keenan.........Did he use to shoot for Thrasher? He took some photos of me at the San Juan Pool aka Alva Bowl around 1987ish, if thats him, can you pass his email on to me, I'd love to get a hold of the photos, If I rememebr he was down visiting relatives, who lived right near TA.
Arab
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