I see a lot of groups in Oakland, the Peninsula, etc. but none in SF proper.
Anyone up for practice on Tuesday and/or Thursday mornings at GG Park? I am a
cross newbie, looking to get some practice. Need that extra push of having other
cross folks around, plus some ideas of where to practice. Reply to thread or
email me. Happy racing!

Video from the masters race last night...enjoy.

http://altezza40racing.blogspot.com/2009/11/opposite-of-day.html

--
If you ain't first, you're last. - Ricky Bobby

I had a few moments of frustration last night when I was sort of, um, gruff with
a few riders as I was lapping them and they refused to let us by. I'd like to
apologize for that, and I'd like to thank the courteous riders who did a good
job of yielding the course as we passed.

I normally try really hard to be polite and give good warning when I lap, but it
became such a problem last night that I lost my cool a couple times.

Tom included a few words about how racers should act if they end up getting
lapped when we were getting our instructions at the start. To encounter selfish
riders who refused to yield in spite of this was infuriating.

I realize that lapped riders will continue to affect the outcome of our men's A
race (and probably lots of other classes as well), but I hope that we can
cultivate a sense of responsibility for minimizing that unfortunate result of
our large fields. With that in mind, I'll do my best to pass carefully and
cordially (and if I'm the one getting lapped, you can bet that I'll yield THE
WHOLE TRACK).

-Josh Snead

Not too many photos as my flash is puny and weak, but some fun videos in the
mix:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/plattyjo/sets/72157622681930089/



Best,

Jenny

stans cyclocross rimstrip set


no sealant

Hey Y'all,

I bent my rear rim at the BASP #3 today and need a set of clinchers. If anyone
has an affordable set they want to part with please let me know.

Thanks.

Peter

Thanks to everyone that responded!  You've been a big help.  But who is this
Josh Snead guy?  (just kidding)  Winona

We're using FMB Boyau Cottons (34)
http://www.worldclasscycles.com/fmb_boyaux_cotton_cyclocross_ssc.htm

& Tufo Flexis Primus (32)
http://www.everybicycletire.com/Shopping/ps-1822-55-700-x-32-tufo-flexus-primus-\
32-tubular-622.aspx

right now, love them! (the ones you rode on my bike were the FMBs)

-mm

--- In bayareacyclocross@yahoogroups.com, Joe Miller <joecrosstime@...> wrote:
>
> I've found what really works better than any of the describes methods is to
do this:
>
> DAY ONE: Take your wheels to Josh Snead's...
> DAY TWO: Have a beer, watch some TV, go out for a ride...
> DAY THREE: Go fishing, watch a movie, ride, take a nap...
> DAY FOUR: Go pick up sweet, professionally glued wheels for a good price...
>  Joe Miller
> joecrosstime@...
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: "j.and@..." <j.and@...>
> To: bayareacyclocross@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Fri, November 13, 2009 11:42:47 AM
> Subject: Re: [bayareacyclocross] Going tubular
>
>  
> Best tip I have heard yet (the electrical tape). Another that has come in
handy is to use a syringe for filling in any spots that may be of concern. CVS
pharmacy has been a good sorce for free syringes. These also work well for
filling tires with sealant.
>
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
> ________________________________
>
> From: brian.birch@ kp.org
> Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:41:29 -0800
> To: <bayareacyclocross@ yahoogroups. com>
> Cc: <bayareacyclocross@ yahoogroups. com>
> Subject: Re: [bayareacyclocross] Going tubular
>  
>
> The just gluing works for me too.  Folks may have better methods to gluing
but this one worked for me.  http://cxmagazine. com/howto- gluing-tubular-
cyclocross- tires   Since I am not as neat as I could be the electrical tape
masking is worth the up-front time.
>
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> Morgan Fletcher <morgan@hahaha. org>
> Sent by: bayareacyclocross@ yahoogroups. com
> 11/13/2009 10:31 AM
> Please respond to
> bayareacyclocross@ yahoogroups. com
>  To bayareacyclocross@ yahoogroups. com
> cc
> Subject Re: [bayareacyclocross] Going tubular
>
>
>
>
>  
> You can also just glue the Tufos on your rims. That's what Lauren and I do. I
have also rolled Tufos attached with standard Tufo tape. (+ glue)
>
> Morgan
>
> On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 10:26 AM, Ted Ketai <tketai@gmail. com> wrote:
>  
> and if you get tufo's you need the tape AND glue. I rode mine with just the
tape at first and both tires rolled almost immediately.
>
> On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 10:23 AM, Morgan Fletcher <morgan@hahaha. org> wrote:
>  
> Ditto! Also the Tufo Flexus is a good all-around tire. Both are also
relatively good values. There are cheaper tires and there are nicer tires, those
two are good bang for the buck.
>
> In either case, a little sealant is a good idea for the Challenge and a must
for the Tufo. (Tufos don't have inner tubes, just sealed casings.)
>
> And while we're talking; Vittoria Mastik One is the good glue. Don't use too
little, or better yet, have Ryan glue them. If you glue them roadie-style
there's a chance you won't have enough bond for cyclocross. 
>
> Morgan
>
>
> On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 10:09 AM, Ryan <ryancbontrager@ yahoo.com> wrote:
>  
> Challenge Grifo in 34 are what a lot of my riders pick as their top rubber
choice for all conditions. 
>
> On Nov 13, 2009, at 9:46 AM, "just4cyclinggroups" <onepushybroad@ gmail.com>
wrote:
>
>  
> I'm finally going tubular. Rather late in the season I know. Deciding which
tires to buy. Here's the $10,000 question: Which tires are good in mud and dry?
Impossible? Thanks! Winona
>

Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

The Grifos are my "tire for all occasions" choice, but I've had good experiences
with the Vittorias & Tufos too.

As far as the gluing goes, everyone has a preferred method, but I've found that
Stu Thorne's glue & "Belgian" tape method has been the best so far.

And get a roll of 2" wide blue painter's tape. It's worth the extra 20 minutes
of masking off the rims' sides vs the time, effort, and possible screw up, of
cleaning off excess glue slop. Just tape it around both sides, use an exact-o
knife or new razor blade and trim the overlap off at the edge of the rim. It
leaves a nice clean edge, that the glued tire will easily slide over. Less mess,
and far less fuss when it's all said 'n done!

You can also just glue the Tufos on your rims. That's what Lauren and I do. I have also rolled Tufos attached with standard Tufo tape. (+ glue)

Morgan

On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 10:26 AM, Ted Ketai <tketai@...> wrote:
 

and if you get tufo's you need the tape AND glue. I rode mine with just the tape at first and both tires rolled almost immediately.

On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 10:23 AM, Morgan Fletcher <morgan@...> wrote:
 

Ditto! Also the Tufo Flexus is a good all-around tire. Both are also relatively good values. There are cheaper tires and there are nicer tires, those two are good bang for the buck.

In either case, a little sealant is a good idea for the Challenge and a must for the Tufo. (Tufos don't have inner tubes, just sealed casings.)

And while we're talking; Vittoria Mastik One is the good glue. Don't use too little, or better yet, have Ryan glue them. If you glue them roadie-style there's a chance you won't have enough bond for cyclocross. 

Morgan


On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 10:09 AM, Ryan <ryancbontrager@...> wrote:
 

Challenge Grifo in 34 are what a lot of my riders pick as their top rubber choice for all conditions. 

On Nov 13, 2009, at 9:46 AM, "just4cyclinggroups" <onepushybroad@...> wrote:

 

I'm finally going tubular. Rather late in the season I know. Deciding which tires to buy. Here's the $10,000 question: Which tires are good in mud and dry? Impossible? Thanks! Winona

-----Original Message-----
From: Morgan Fletcher
Sent: Nov 13, 2009 10:23 AM
To: bayareacyclocross@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [bayareacyclocross] Going tubular

 

Ditto! Also the Tufo Flexus is a good all-around tire. Both are also relatively good values. There are cheaper tires and there are nicer tires, those two are good bang for the buck.

In either case, a little sealant is a good idea for the Challenge and a must for the Tufo. (Tufos don't have inner tubes, just sealed casings.)

And while we're talking; Vittoria Mastik One is the good glue. Don't use too little, or better yet, have Ryan glue them. If you glue them roadie-style there's a chance you won't have enough bond for cyclocross. 

Morgan

On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 10:09 AM, Ryan <ryancbontrager@yahoo.com> wrote:

 

Challenge Grifo in 34 are what a lot of my riders pick as their top rubber choice for all conditions. 

On Nov 13, 2009, at 9:46 AM, "just4cyclinggroups" <onepushybroad@gmail.com> wrote:

 

I'm finally going tubular. Rather late in the season I know. Deciding which tires to buy. Here's the $10,000 question: Which tires are good in mud and dry? Impossible? Thanks! Winona

 

I'm finally going tubular. Rather late in the season I know. Deciding which tires to buy. Here's the $10,000 question: Which tires are good in mud and dry? Impossible? Thanks! Winona

I'm finally going tubular.  Rather late in the season I know.  Deciding which
tires to buy.  Here's the $10,000 question:  Which tires are good in mud and
dry?  Impossible? Thanks!  Winona