Ron, that was a cat 1 response! Â Amen ________________________________ From: Ron <zronn@...> To: NCNCA@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 14,...
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Morgan, Cathy L.
ironclm
Aug 14, 2012 5:31 pm
But definitely STOP with this everybody gets a ribbon mentality. <====== This would be triathlon. (Said only half-jokingly, and yes, former triathlete.) ...
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Dennis Pedersen
dennisp1961
Aug 14, 2012 5:32 pm
Boy, I think everybody made some good points in this thread! And I think that is what this list/forum is all about. But I would suggest considering a few...
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Sean Tompkins
smtompk
Aug 14, 2012 5:33 pm
This is one of the main reasons I moved to cycling from tri. The competitive focus is what makes it so compelling. ... This is one of the main reasons I moved...
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richard@...
inn8pwr
Aug 14, 2012 5:40 pm
It is what it is, and it's all good. As a 45+ Cat 3 Masters Racer (6-7 years racing and became a 3 last year) with my own business and a family I find life...
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Christopher Black
cblackride
Aug 14, 2012 5:46 pm
RE; Chris Brent's post: Wrong, The category system is not about being able to hang on. It is about skill level. There are cat 1 guys who would get dropped by...
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Christopher Black
cblackride
Aug 14, 2012 5:47 pm
RE; Wrong, The category system is not about being able to hang on. It is about skill level. There are cat 1 guys who would get dropped by some cat 3's (I am...
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Tony Reid
tonyreid0415
Aug 14, 2012 6:06 pm
The only thing Chris forgot to mention is that cycling is a TEAM SPORT! Understanding your skill set and using those skills to the best of your ability to help...
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Michael Claudio
michaelcycle77
Aug 14, 2012 7:16 pm
FYI, you can be competitive and not be an elitist prick, some of the greatest competitors who've ever lived were very humble, and very accepting people. There...
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Raphael, Jess
jessteryofi
Aug 14, 2012 7:18 pm
Can you believe the Zebraman waited this long to scratch these - two of my favorite itchy spots?!? This has been a truly wonderful discussion, and frankly I...
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Steve Jones
stevejones_a...
Aug 14, 2012 8:09 pm
Here's the racing this week at Hellyer~ Tuesday~ GU Endurance Nights by Berkeley Bike Club! There's racing for juniors, 1/2/3 and 4/5's, prime prizes and the...
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Erle Martin
erlemartin
Aug 14, 2012 9:03 pm
wow, you really tapped all that out on an iphone? impressive ________________________________ From: Michael Claudio <michaelclaudio@...> To: Ron...
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Dennis Hopp
dcyclehopp2000
Aug 14, 2012 9:14 pm
I could not agree more! Well stated Shaun and Ron! Â Â Â Â ________________________________ From: shaun bagley <shaunb93291@...> To: Ron...
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Christopher Black
cblackride
Aug 14, 2012 9:29 pm
I agree with everything Jess said except mixing categories. There should be no 3/4 fields. 3's, 4's, and 5's should have their own race. Chris Black Morgan...
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Christopher Black
cblackride
Aug 14, 2012 9:42 pm
Looks like Michael has a very different opinion. And that is a good thing. But Ron is right. This is Bicycle Racing. Not Bicycle Riding. The whole goal is to...
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Samo Michel
samomichel
Aug 14, 2012 9:59 pm
Paying race entry fees gain me more than just the opportunity to win. It allows me to have an uninterrupted and mostly-protected length of road on which to...
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John Gerling
jfgerling1
Aug 14, 2012 10:12 pm
Pay to train. Worth every penny! JohnG From: NCNCA@yahoogroups.com [mailto:NCNCA@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Samo Michel Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2012 2:59...
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Michael Claudio
michaelcycle77
Aug 15, 2012 6:20 am
...on my trainer no less! To smokey to ride in SacTown. Sent from my iPhone...
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Bill
bnicely...
Aug 15, 2012 2:29 pm
Winning isn't everything it's the only thing. This is a valid approach to competitive events. But to suggest this is the only valid approach to competitive...
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Ron
zronn...
Aug 15, 2012 5:32 pm
This is taking my comment just a bit to literally. Look for the balance, not the extreme. Yes, there are other reasons to race than just winning. If there were...
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Rcutt555@...
rcutt555
Aug 15, 2012 5:34 pm
and that should sum it up...now go train, race, rest, repeat! RO In a message dated 8/15/2012 10:32:20 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, zronn@... writes: ...
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Beth Newell
eanewell82
Aug 15, 2012 7:42 pm
Dear Hellyer Velodrome Community: First, a big thank you to our 2012 Board of Directors who volunteered all their time and energy to facilitate our velodrome...
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Michael Wesley
mwez
Aug 15, 2012 10:00 pm
Hi Folks, I have a few emails from folks, and coaches, asking about eligibility for juniors . If you have any eligibility questions, please email me ASAP as I...
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Anthony Eng
sniperii
Aug 16, 2012 12:50 am
Sorry this is a little late, but I've got a couple questions. ... Are all these rider's cat 1's and 2's? How may of the 45+ 3's said they wanted these longer...
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shaun bagley
shaunb93291
Aug 16, 2012 3:01 am
For those of you who are not racing Master's Nationals on the weekend of Sept 8th and 9th, please consider coming to the San Joaquin Valley Omnium. Â 2 days of...
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Phyllis Olrich
phylliso1
Aug 16, 2012 4:12 am
Hello cyclists, Online registration for the August 18th Loomis Basin Sierra de Montserrat Circuit Race closes at 8:30pm Thursday, August 16th. First race is...
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Steve Jones
stevejones_a...
Aug 16, 2012 5:10 am
Hellyer Community~ The year is wrapping up for this years Board of Directors, and many of us are continuing on for another year of service to this great...
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Jon Stevens
latchkey_2001
Aug 16, 2012 5:28 pm
Hello NCNCA, Registration closes *tonight* at 11:59pm for the 2012 NCNCA Master Men Criterium State Championship and 2 Wheel Cycling & Early Bird Women's ...
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Laurel
optimochampion
Aug 17, 2012 1:54 am
Hello All of you Cool, Hot, Fast, Developing, Pro, Master's, Elite, Juniors, and Women, We are excited that you will be coming North, or West, or South, and...
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Rene Goncalves
renegoncalves11
Aug 17, 2012 11:35 am
Pre Registration has been extended till 12 noon today, Friday 8/17/12. Save yourself a late and register on Bike Reg. https://www.bikereg.com/Net/17020...
