tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post2344367196416715831..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: Alec's 1200k RideVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-44158203310933535482021-03-06T15:50:18.371-05:002021-03-06T15:50:18.371-05:00Yes!
I didn’t think so. Lol. Probably wasn’t born...Yes! <br />I didn’t think so. Lol. Probably wasn’t born then. Lol. <br />I was trying to contact Ted. I doubt you lads are that bothered about assisting from the comments. But I did actually ride for the Great Britain road team in 1980’s. The Budweiser team and battled round the European circuit. If this Is the same Ted I would really appreciate if you can point me in the right direction to get in touch. Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10564932802879797494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-21013834228007496912021-03-05T13:27:25.799-05:002021-03-05T13:27:25.799-05:00@ Paul,
No, Alec wasn't riding for the Budwei...@ Paul,<br /><br />No, Alec wasn't riding for the Budweiser team back in 83.VeloOrangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814029344407654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-56428440907313817542021-03-05T12:59:17.026-05:002021-03-05T12:59:17.026-05:00Hi
Is this the same chap who rode for the Budweis...Hi <br />Is this the same chap who rode for the Budweiser team in the Vitamin Tour in about 1983. <br />If so in an old English team mate would had a mini car and it would be great to catch up. Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10564932802879797494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-83503459755044595112011-07-13T06:00:40.873-04:002011-07-13T06:00:40.873-04:00Congratulations Alec! Your boss should sponsor you...Congratulations Alec! Your boss should sponsor you to go compete in Tour De France next year! I'm sure you will give the top cyclists a run for their money!Velotexhttp://www.velotex.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-16908108931572012782011-06-27T16:21:50.851-04:002011-06-27T16:21:50.851-04:00Bravo Alec !
Félicitations depuis la France :)
It&...Bravo Alec !<br />Félicitations depuis la France :)<br />It's great to see a young guy riding 1200 kms on a classic bike !<br />I love those intrepid plans ; it's a good start, keep it up ! Always with some V.O stuff, of course ^^JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08140234565482655769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-18315058134118824612011-06-21T10:18:01.615-04:002011-06-21T10:18:01.615-04:00Fabulous job, Alec! Enjoyed your twitter posts, t...Fabulous job, Alec! Enjoyed your twitter posts, too.<br /><br />If you want some more unasked for critique, though, I just thought I'd mention that your helmet would work a lot better if you buckled the strap. I feel sure that thought never occurred to you.<br /><br />Look forward to seeing you on the road sometime,<br /><br />NickAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-17707595876714897572011-06-16T10:22:10.513-04:002011-06-16T10:22:10.513-04:00Alec,
Congratulations on a tough ride, and for ess...Alec,<br />Congratulations on a tough ride, and for essentially turning it into a 1400K with your riding to and from the event. Your Rando looks like a nice setup.Biker Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02534518595270344813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-82618142044693641872011-06-16T08:39:58.685-04:002011-06-16T08:39:58.685-04:00QUIT BASHING TED. May I remind you to:
1. Clean y...QUIT BASHING TED. May I remind you to:<br /><br />1. Clean your room<br />2. Finish that book report<br />3. Turn down that musicHall Monitornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-77003224550783491762011-06-15T14:38:17.646-04:002011-06-15T14:38:17.646-04:00Thank you, everyone, for the congrats and compleme...Thank you, everyone, for the congrats and complements! <br /><br />Anon (boston): yep, headlight is a supernova E3 Symmetrical (upside down, don't do as I do), wired to a <a href="http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/accessories/lighting/dynamo/spanninga-pixeo-xs-fender-dyno-tail-lamp-w-safestop.html" rel="nofollow">Pixeo tail light</a> and powered by an early (anodized black!) <a href="http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/components/wheelsets-rims-hubs/hubs/vo-switchable-dynamo-hub.html" rel="nofollow">VO Dynamo hub</a><br /><br />RoadieRyan: I'm not going to France, too far, too expensive. This is my big whoop-de-doo for the year.<br /><br />MG: HI MARY!<br /><br />(the WGR is still talking about his retirement, but we all know he can't stay away)Alechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16083400142722211514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-8116750138096046412011-06-15T11:04:11.318-04:002011-06-15T11:04:11.318-04:00Way to go Alec! You and WGR = awesome! And thanks ...Way to go Alec! You and WGR = awesome! And thanks for all the tweets along the way. Made for some good fantasy randonneuring!MGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01510559913612634054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-73630883307687091772011-06-15T03:47:26.090-04:002011-06-15T03:47:26.090-04:00Im with Ted, and id like to add..
Alec, whats up ...Im with Ted, and id like to add..<br /><br />Alec, whats up with that long hair and beard? Not very aero. When I was on the US Cycling team we shaved our butts. Would highly recommend a full body shave, and wearing nothing but a thong, if you want to cut your wind resistance.<br /><br />Also, I feel like in general you didnt spend enough money on your setup.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-6517929129302730612011-06-15T02:43:34.492-04:002011-06-15T02:43:34.492-04:00Yehuda Moon? lol, just playing. Amazing amount of ...Yehuda Moon? lol, just playing. Amazing amount of miles..Drewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13387959412386502944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-75277565517461385332011-06-15T01:03:52.961-04:002011-06-15T01:03:52.961-04:00Chapeau Alec is that your warm up for PBP?Chapeau Alec is that your warm up for PBP?RoadieRyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15900109046198641775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-58973311475243391072011-06-15T00:43:31.377-04:002011-06-15T00:43:31.377-04:00Yes, and we all have arms that are exactly the sam...Yes, and we all have arms that are exactly the same length relative to our bodies, which is why the hiding-the-hub rule for stem sizing works so well.manderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14825819771373993710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-229479505554926242011-06-15T00:02:01.459-04:002011-06-15T00:02:01.459-04:00Alec, good job! I got a blister on my taint just r...Alec, good job! I got a blister on my taint just reading about that ride!Etherhuffernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-58584115438944325282011-06-14T18:25:06.084-04:002011-06-14T18:25:06.084-04:00Well said c.a.ricco - these people that are hiding...Well said c.a.ricco - these people that are hiding under anonymous identities need to lighten up - I think we are all part of the same group here - cyclists that enjoy the sport.Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10393957541874792262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-36290869231779408782011-06-14T17:40:44.405-04:002011-06-14T17:40:44.405-04:00I think Ted may be doing a bit of Colbert's sc...I think Ted may be doing a bit of Colbert's schtick here?..... Jus' sayin'....c.a.riccohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384377793493572251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-33685301548875664922011-06-14T17:04:17.972-04:002011-06-14T17:04:17.972-04:00Hi,
Congratulations on finishing such a difficult...Hi,<br /><br />Congratulations on finishing such a difficult ride! <br />Was this randonnee organized by roma brevet.org this past weekend? I wasn't aware of it, and couldn't find it. Of course it doesn't in any way diminish your accomplishment. I'm just curious because I'm interested in doing a randonnee myself someday.<br /><br />Thanks, and congrats once again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-50588128866550760342011-06-14T17:02:08.899-04:002011-06-14T17:02:08.899-04:00Excellent job on the 1200k Alex!
I found this sit...Excellent job on the 1200k Alex!<br /><br />I found this site interesting as they recommend a different frame size depending on your style of riding. A "Competitive" fit frame for racing is smaller than the "Eddy" fit, which is smaller again that the "French" fit (which is suited for Alex's Rando style riding).<br />http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=FIT_CALCULATOR_INTRO<br />They also give a detailed rationale for the different frame sizes including why standover height is not a major consideration for larger French fit frames.Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14965627917766252437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-17297442751694454862011-06-14T15:32:38.898-04:002011-06-14T15:32:38.898-04:00This reminds me of the joke about the competitive ...This reminds me of the joke about the competitive eater who looses a contest and then complains that he was able to eat the required amount earlier that day for practice.<br /><br />Good grief! 60 miles to and from the race? That would kill me. I hope there was some rest in between.<br /><br />Congratulations on the race.Christopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18254549814559852579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-5984073132454585212011-06-14T14:38:20.744-04:002011-06-14T14:38:20.744-04:00Dear Ted Lewandowski,
First, that’s pretty dang c...Dear Ted Lewandowski,<br /><br />First, that’s pretty dang cool you were on the US Cycling team! It’s also nice that you have wandered over to the Velo Orange blog. <br /><br />If I may generalize, the demographic here is a bit out of the mainstream of cycling. You’ll find folks who don’t subscribe to the theory that if it works for professional racing cyclist it must be good for the average rider out there. People here tend to think (again, I’m generalizing) that most riders would benefit from a more versatile and a bit more comfortable bike than an all out racing machine. The traditional randonneur bike is certainly a source of inspiration among this crowd. So, the ideas of fit, gear, etc. are very different that what you find in the average bike shop or in Bicycling magazine. I’m sure I way over-simplified that, but hope that helps. All the best!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-51414517839994388522011-06-14T14:08:31.173-04:002011-06-14T14:08:31.173-04:00@Ted "I know I would have problems climbing ...@Ted "I know I would have problems climbing out of the saddle because the top tube would be "too high" due to the frame size selection - someone else might prefer this out of a simple preference."<br /><br /><br />I think you've finally nailed it, Ted. Bike fit is a personal thing and you should trust your body and experience, not the machinations of bike fit "experts" past or present.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-18396245989328045052011-06-14T13:40:08.618-04:002011-06-14T13:40:08.618-04:00"I highly doubt that long distance cycling bi..."I highly doubt that long distance cycling bike set-ups are that drastically different than racing road bikes but I could be wrong."<br /><br />Wha? Nothing you mentioned earlier had to do with drastic differences, only small adjustments. You just contradicted yourself. Also you are wrong.<br /><br />"When I was racing there were many 100 mile days of training and the road bikes were very comfortable."<br /><br />This is tangentially related, but does not apply in such a nuanced way to 746 miles in 3.5 days as you seem to think it does. <br /><br />"Just one quick view of that set-up I know I would have problems climbing out of the saddle because the top tube would be "too high" due to the frame size selection - someone else might prefer this out of a simple preference."<br /><br />Exactly. Again, way to go contradicting yourself by offering fit advice and now backtracking to say that people can in fact have a bike fit that is different than you and still be comfortable. Duh.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-83971218033718374272011-06-14T11:43:26.942-04:002011-06-14T11:43:26.942-04:00I highly doubt that long distance cycling bike set...I highly doubt that long distance cycling bike set-ups are that drastically different than racing road bikes but I could be wrong.<br /><br />When I was racing there were many 100 mile days of training and the road bikes were very comfortable. <br /><br />Just one quick view of that set-up I know I would have problems climbing out of the saddle because the top tube would be "too high" due to the frame size selection - someone else might prefer this out of a simple preference.Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10393957541874792262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-62417670849814290812011-06-14T11:08:30.989-04:002011-06-14T11:08:30.989-04:00Thanks Alec for info. I forgot to mention, congrat...Thanks Alec for info. I forgot to mention, congrats!Wingahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11217069477221804106noreply@blogger.com