A lap around the track at the Alkmaar Sportpaleis. 250 meters around, but with very broad turns, relatively shallow banking, and short straightaways. Very smooth transitions though, and comfortable to ride, both slowly and at top speed.
Super Rookie, I wore my TROY jersey today, so it's getting exposure on this side of the pond as well as in Canada. Sorry to say that I had clashing U of M shorts on though. We didn't really fit in with the Dutch, all riding full orange team kits.
I met a guy named Maas (I think I got that right...) who was out training yesterday with the bike he uses for hour record attempts. He was riding a 68x12 gear, with 200 mm cranks. For the record he set last year in the 50+ age group, he rode a smaller gear, a paltry 68x15, to notch a distance of just under 45 km. I bet Hanz and Franz can't turn a gear that big, much less ride it for an hour straight! The Dutch are clearly insane.
I met a guy named Maas (I think I got that right...) who was out training yesterday with the bike he uses for hour record attempts. He was riding a 68x12 gear, with 200 mm cranks. For the record he set last year in the 50+ age group, he rode a smaller gear, a paltry 68x15, to notch a distance of just under 45 km. I bet Hanz and Franz can't turn a gear that big, much less ride it for an hour straight! The Dutch are clearly insane.
This afternoon we went to the seashore in Egmond for a stroll on the beach and some coffee. It's nice to get out. I've now made it to the Pacific Ocean and both sides of the Atlantic this summer. Thank you cycling.
Tomorrow morning we leave Holland and drive to Dortmund for the first of 3 nights of racing. The pros start today, but the UIV Talent Cup only runs for nights 2-4.
Does anyone know about a cheap way to get from Geneva to Gent? I doubt I'll be racing in Gent, but I plan on watching with Bob and Bill, and now it looks like my parents will come over and have a look at the racing too.
Blogger doesn't seem to let me upload photos here, as the internet connection is pay per use, and seems to interfer with both this and my email program. I'll try to catch up on all that when I get the chance.
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I'd fly from Geneva to Brussels (usually pretty cheap with some discount Euro airline ~ $40-$50) and then take the short train ride from Brussels to Ghent (about 30 minutes).
The Dutch definitely do cycling the right way, good luck in Dortmund.
Good luck.
Remember to tell us how many people are in the stands, and that the TROY jersey is the shit!
Say "hi" to Theo B for me!
sweet video! But come on, a 37 second flying lap?? :-)
Is the double case still in one piece?
I know, I know, a 37 second lap is lame, and I'm sorry to say, jt, that United put a nice big hole in the bottom of the case on the way over here. That should give me something fun to work out when we have some down time...
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