Recent content by vanillagorilla

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    cap tri fuel?

    Has anyone ever heard of or used this cap tri fuel from parrillo performance. He said it really made him lose weight like crazy. Thanks for the input.
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    A simple way to train?

    this year the goal is a timed century in the mountains on NC. I've never even considered races, but would like to try them if I could get in good enough shape not to embarrass myself.
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    A simple way to train?

    This new year I would like to actually train as opposed to just riding. I've tried to read books on training, but they all go over my head. From what I can understand, intervals should be a big part of the training. I have a heart rate monitor and am thinking about whether I need to get a...
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    The Cycling Betting Thread

    Guys, I need help finding an online sportsbook, that takes US customers, that has more cycling betting options than just the winner of the TdF. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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    I know nothing about track bikes...

    It is a 250m track, looks wooden from what I can tell. Check it out. http://www.riverwalkcarolinas.com/cycling-outdoor-centers/veldrome/ Another question, do you use the same shoes/pedals that are on a road bike or something else? It seems like when I was watching the world championships...
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    I know nothing about track bikes...

    I'm in the US. Yeah I'm a roadie. Are you talking about adding bars and moving the saddle to my road bike, or doing that to a track bike? Most of the bike sites I'm used to going to for road bikes don't have track bikes, except felt.
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    I know nothing about track bikes...

    There is going to be a velodrome built near my house, and I was think about looking into a track bike. I know nothing about them. Isn't there different bikes for sprints and pursuits? Where can I go on the web to look at some? Any suggestions?
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    MOA custom cycling kits?

    Does anyone know if MOA who makes astana and other pro bike kits makes custom kits? I've searched for them but can't find anything on them.
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    learning about road bike wheels

    Thanks for all the replies...I am wanting to get a new bike, and didn't want to waste money on the wheels that came on whatever bike I decide on. I am 5'10" and 200 lbs. and hoping to lose another 20lbs. As one can tell by my weight, I'm not the best climber, so I would like wheels that would...
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    learning about road bike wheels

    I'm looking to upgrade my road bike wheels, but I know very little about them. I guess I'm just scared of all the different types out there. Is there anywhere I can go to learn more about them?
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    time bonus

    Also where can I find out how many sprint point are availble at each sprint?
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    time bonus

    Are there time bonuses this year in the Tour?
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    Fantasy Tour

    Not what I'm doing, I just need a Prologue team, any help?
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    Fantasy Tour

    Need help filling out my prologue team, I've got the big names, but need help with the lesser riders, any suggestions?
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    helmet camera

    Anyone got any suggestions on a helmet camera? I'm not looking to spend a lot but I don't want it to tear up the first time I use it either. Thanks