Live Chat with Phil Zajicek of Fly V Australia!
by Jen See on Jun 22, 2010 2:46 PM EDT
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Come on in and join the party! Phil Zajicek of Fly V Australia will be here on the site for the next hour. He'll try to answer as many of your questions as possible. If he doesn't get to your question, don't be sad. You can always catch up with Phil on on the Twitter thing for more chatting.
During the chat, please try to pace your questions. If you see oodles of questions stacking up in the thread, sit back, relax, and wait for Phil to catch up. Because it's the nice thing to do, and we're always nice here at the Cafe. Regulars, please remember to hit the rec button on Phil's replies so they get that extra special green glow. If you're having trouble with the thread updating as it grows, refresh the page and it should run more smoothly.
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Thanks to Phil Zajicek for coming! Enjoy!
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why should today be any different?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Hi!
All signed in and connected, looking forward to answering some q’s!
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 2:53 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
coffee
might have to make some coffee up soon now though, that time of day!
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 2:55 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
You have about five minutes :)
And coffee is never a bad thing. If you want to reply directly to a post, hit the wee reply button on that post.
coffee is bad? my legs and brain would argue that!
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
coffee bad
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Welcome Phil!
I’ll start with one — what did you think of having the Tour of California in May? Was this better or worse for the US-based teams to get involved?
by Chris Fontecchio on Jun 22, 2010 2:55 PM EDT reply actions
Definitely much better to have toc in May, it allowed the US based riders to prep for the race a lot more properly
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Do you get the sense
that ATOC are trying to level the field here, or do the big US races pay more attention to the needs of the Europe-based teams?
by Chris Fontecchio on Jun 22, 2010 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I think the move to May was for weather reasons and to try to get a stronger field. The toc can really compete with the Giro now that it has grown.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
I think May is pretty perfect, it would be great to see a race like Utah grow to be a large race in late summer.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
Good point, about Utah
From what I understand they want to bring that thing up to a higher level, too. It has fabulous terrain to work with, for sure!
No offense
but no it can’t
-signed Giro lover boy
Los Geht's Deutschland!!!!
Fuck you Alberto Undiano and Koman Coulibaly
Quitter's People United member # 42
Does the calendar lead up to it well?
Ie, are there any races you would add to the schedule to prepare better?
I think that Gila is the perfect prep race, maybe if Gila could add another day and a bit more distance it would be perfect. I did Bisbee before Gila this year and that worked out perfectly.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
What's the view in the peloton on riders like Lance and Dace Z
dropping in on races like the Gila? There was some grumbling last year.
Personally I think it is great to have those guys show up, it adds so much more significance and professionalism to the race. It is good to show that the domestic guys can compete on the same level as them
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
training, lunch, nap, then coffee. not a bad day so far. now podium cafe!
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 2:56 PM EDT reply actions 4 recs
I just love to ride my bike fast. I’m fortunate to live in a great place-Boulder, CO- and have great training roads and lots of teammates to ride with. So that helps, but mainly I love to approach training scientifically and get the most out of my body
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Speaking of -
I saw you mention somewhere that you’ve tried training with supplemental oxygen for sea level racing. How did that work for you?
Dirk Friel and I work closely and train with wattage very carefully. That being said there are days that I take off my powermeter and just go ride in the mountains all day.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
Hi from London Phil!
Am I right in thinking that you rode alongside my favourite British Texan Kristian House on Navigators in 2007? If my hunch is correct, tell me, was that awesome for you? :-))
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
Kristian is a great guy but you are wrong, he is a Texan not a Brit! We rode together as juniors when he was still living in Austin, TX. He is a great guy and I was very happy to see him win the nationals.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
Yay!! Glad you get along famously!
He says he’s a Brit…hahaha…but he SO isn’t. No Brits have a tan like that.
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
I haven't mentioned the S or W thing. I haven't even talked about legs!
I’m being a Good Girl!
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
If someone wins a giant sausage or a huge cheese as a prize do you all share it
And who gets to cut it up. And is there any competition for the really silly prizes
Now we just put everything on ebay and split it, as juniors racing in Italy though we were happy with any food that came our way!
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
What's the significance
to FlyV Australia that the worlds are Down Under? Are riders rearranging their usual programs for this? Is this a big team priority?
by Chris Fontecchio on Jun 22, 2010 3:04 PM EDT reply actions
I think that for the Aussies on the team it is going to be hard for them to make the squad. The Australians are so good right now! Our two South Africans, Lill and Thomson, should be going. I’d love to go and help Tyler Farrar win but we’ll just have to see.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions 9 recs
Good to have you around, Phil
what are your goals for the rest of the season?
"You know if there's any contact at all Cristiano Ronaldo's gonna go down...maybe even just a puff of wind"
Well, I took a big break after cali and am just enjoying some time without any pressure right now. My next goal will be Utah then our Nationals then hopefully Worlds.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions 9 recs
I have had opportunities to go over but I have really enjoyed racing and living in America. I think that in the next few years I would like to go over full time however.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
Is the gap getting smaller?
I mean are there more opportunities, more offers for riders from the US domestic circuit?
You traveled quite a bit with HealthNet, but
I’m sure that doesn’t begin to compare to all the transpacific flights you’re talking with Fly V Australia. Have you learned to manage the physical effects of that better than when you started? Or am I wrong in presuming those?
Flying to Aus or Europe and back is tough, there is no easy way to do it. The best thing to do is to get off the flight and get straight in to the racing. That way you are tired and have no problems sleeping through the night. V australia is a pretty great airline though, I’ve never slept so much on a plane as with them.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
QUESTION: here at the cafe, we don't shy away from controversy...
could you please tell us where you stand on these topics:
wax or shave?
ice hockey or field hockey?
mcquaid or lemond?
"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."
this isn't a fluff piece
we’re not here to pussyfoot around the big issues of the day.
"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."
hahahahahahahaha
I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it
by plinytheelder on Jun 22, 2010 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh my gosh, drive right in there! Bahaha
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
The important stuff!
Shave.
Ice hockey.
Lemond was my boyhood hero and always will be my favorite cyclist
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
You are a good sport :-)
Seriously, does anyone wax…?
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
i like your answers.
"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."
...apart from the hockey one, yes ;)
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
by Albertina on Jun 22, 2010 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
why thank you!
The weight room is rather dead today. an excuse to further enjoy the cycling social media network :-)
by Shauna Staveley on Jun 22, 2010 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Waxing?
Um, this isn’t about sporting bikinis…
by Chris Fontecchio on Jun 22, 2010 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I wasn’t a big fan of the race personally but it was very important for the sponsors. Any big race like that that gets tv time is so important. Hopefully we’ll see it back on the schedule with GA next year.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 10 recs
Pro down time
when not stretching, riding, eating, resting, what are you reading/listening to?
listening to a lot of podcasts right now, This American LIfe and RadioLab are my favorites. Just got a Nook so have a lot of books going, reading Oblivion by David Foster Wallace right now.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
Just finished a Dickens kick, David Copperfield was my fav.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
that book was just vetoed in our bookclub last night
maybe i’ll reconsider.
"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."
music to my ears…just recommended invisible cities to a friend ;)
I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it
by plinytheelder on Jun 22, 2010 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Haven't read the original I think...
Was also in Dutch and I was pretty small.. Like 10 till 14.. Or maybe even younger
but Bleak House is my fave
“I’ll take Dickens novels with spontaneous combustion for $2000 please . . .”
Ha ha
I haven’t read Dickens since high school. I really should look again. I have this tendency toward 20th c. Americans.
Loved infinite jest. Super super book.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
This Am Life
great riding material…
by Chris Fontecchio on Jun 22, 2010 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
some friends put together a bunch of TAL cds for us for a cross-continent move last year, was perfect
I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it
by plinytheelder on Jun 22, 2010 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I wanted to win a stage so badly! Big bear was my opportunity and I just hesitated. Overall though it was a great week for me.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
QUESTION: with a last name starting with a Z
do you ever feel that you should be competing for the US TT crown?
"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."
Lots of Z’s! If they would just change the course I would think about focusing on it, with it the day before the rr and with the course they have it is tough to focus on it. I want to win the rr this year!
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
Ever been lured into cyclocross...?
Someone has to get the cross question in :)
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
I have a cx Cannondale and love it, my skills are horrible though. I do the training rides but I am pretty awful. If I raced I would injure myself for sure.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
Nice to know I'm not the only one :)
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
Didn't the Quick Step guys rode a cyclocross once..
Where Wynants? injured him self for 1.5 months? :D
I have 100% confidence that Lance will win th e Tour.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
Contador is already making excuses!
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
hehe
I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it
by plinytheelder on Jun 22, 2010 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Any thoughts on the exclusions of pro continental teams
from NRC races? Does that help or hurt the North American scene, from your perspective?
Definitely hurts it, our team would have been pro conti this year but the chance of being excluded from domestic races forced us to change to conti. I hope they change that rule soon.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
Am I doing something wrong with the replies?
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Not you!
others… when people recommend your answers, it shades them green. Makes it easier for readers to follow you.
by Chris Fontecchio on Jun 22, 2010 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
What do you entertain yourself on the trainer with to stave of clinical inasanity?
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
Yeah
in Boulder, I imagine you can do lots of indoor group stuff?
by Chris Fontecchio on Jun 22, 2010 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
haw
I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it
by plinytheelder on Jun 22, 2010 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
You can do lots of outdoor group stuff as well
like on 4/20…
Los Geht's Deutschland!!!!
Fuck you Alberto Undiano and Koman Coulibaly
Quitter's People United member # 42
by Phil H. on Jun 22, 2010 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
so now we just need a rock n' roll reference.
"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."
i was thinking sex drugs and rock n roll
group indoor stuff
4/20
_
"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."
What is it about Boulder and US cyclists
half the US pros seem to come from there.
The third rail
A doping question… we don’t hear much about it from the pro conti world. Do you think there’s less pressure to cheat than on the Pro Tour level? Or is that kind of cheating just too expensive? Or maybe the riders have gotten the memo a little better than at the pro Tour level?
by Chris Fontecchio on Jun 22, 2010 3:20 PM EDT reply actions
There definitely isn’t any pressure and there isn’t the incentive. USADA has really stepped up their out of competition testing and that is really working as well I think.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions 10 recs
UHC?
has been on a roll domestically, including a podium sweep at Air Force Cycling Classic last weekend. What makes them so tough to beat?
by Shauna Staveley on Jun 22, 2010 3:22 PM EDT reply actions
They have a strong squad and are definitely on a roll right now, they were pretty awful the first half of the season so it is good to see them doing better. They aren’t really cut out for the big climbing races but the races like Nature Valley are perfect for them.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
baaaahaaaa
the women were so ticked off about that.
by Shauna Staveley on Jun 22, 2010 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
right??
I mean where do you draw the line between rider safety and race completion? Did they expect to outrace a twister?
by Shauna Staveley on Jun 22, 2010 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Helen Hunt could do it
or did she die? I never saw that film
Yeah
I totally saw the cancel argument, myself. Tornado watch, you really don’t mess with that sort of thing. Even a dumb Cali girl like me knows that.
it had to be bad, cuz Bonnie
hates to cancel races—you should have seen what she had us race through at Fayetteville in March . . .
Nature valley as a whole really “blew”
Did not enjoy myself there this year.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
yessss
love that honesty. They were indeed awful!
by Shauna Staveley on Jun 22, 2010 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Expanding from ToC talk above
do you like the move to Pro Tour? Won’t this prevent teams like yours from racing?
Los Geht's Deutschland!!!!
Fuck you Alberto Undiano and Koman Coulibaly
Quitter's People United member # 42
I don’t think that they will make the move to protour, too many domestic teams would get cut out.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
Isn't it official for next year?
I hope they don’t, American conti teams don’t have a ton of big races to do like Euro conti teams. Races ranked .1 or .HC
Los Geht's Deutschland!!!!
Fuck you Alberto Undiano and Koman Coulibaly
Quitter's People United member # 42
don’t think it is a done deal and from what I hear it won’t happen.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
And what's your pimp up music for a Time trial.. If you have one?
And do you like the shouting manager.. or the quiet manager behind you in a TT?
Wu Tang Clan! and having Henk yelling in the car is the best, he has lost his voice in a few tt’s from yelling so much!
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
I don’t know about anecdotes but one of my favorite memories was living in Nice with Floyd and Will Frischkorn when I was a neo pro on Mercury Viatel. We just loved to ride our bikes all day, no pressures at all and just enjoyed being new to everything. Good times.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:28 PM EDT reply actions 7 recs
Train more and harder! every year I find new boundaries.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
I did get paid! I was the lowest paid guy on the team though so it wasn’t too hard….
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
great team and I was very fortunate to turn pro with them.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Wordin definitely had the passion.
Still does. He’s doing some cool stuff with veterans rides these days.
Magnolia in boulder. Over 20%, way too steep. I’ll always throw it in at the end of a ride though to make me suffer.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:30 PM EDT reply actions 7 recs
Well, I need to go and pack my suitcase now...thanks Phil and good luck for the rest of the season!
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
I think I have now located Armenia.
Which is more than can be said for the post office/bank/currency exchange/travel insurance dude. I will be sure to take a map however ;-)
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
you seriously going to Armenia? That’s awesome.
I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it
by plinytheelder on Jun 22, 2010 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes! So excited I can barely stop bouncing around!
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
yeah, I'm so jealous
would love to go there, Azer., E Turk., Georgia etc. Have a great time!
I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it
by plinytheelder on Jun 22, 2010 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
hehe
“there were killings on both sides”
I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it
by plinytheelder on Jun 22, 2010 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Northwest question
Where does the Cascade Classic rank in your race agenda?
by Chris Fontecchio on Jun 22, 2010 3:32 PM EDT reply actions
Great race and one that I have won before. I love Bend! Not too focused on it this year, just Utah for me. I’d love to help a teammate win though.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
How hard
are the climbs? seems like those roads are kinda tough but nothing too off the charts?
by Chris Fontecchio on Jun 22, 2010 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Nothing too hard, I think they put Mackenzie back in this year which is a little harder but still nothing too steep. Great race all around though.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
I have a theory
living in Washington, that there’s some sort of law capping road grades at 6%… That may be my tipping point but on the grand scale it’s not selective for you guys,
by Chris Fontecchio on Jun 22, 2010 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
on a scale of 1 to 11 (campy, of course)
How would you rate Podium Cafe’s awesomeness?
(it had to be asked). . . .
And . . . dude , you are rocking this chat. Thanks all sorts of awesome.
when did we switch to campy?
no wonder the dues have gone way up.
"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."
I’ve always checked in on podium cafe, always some good race commentary! Definitely enjoying it.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
So clearly
he doesn’t read here that often
Los Geht's Deutschland!!!!
Fuck you Alberto Undiano and Koman Coulibaly
Quitter's People United member # 42
This is one of those Frinklish comments I just don't get
Los Geht's Deutschland!!!!
Fuck you Alberto Undiano and Koman Coulibaly
Quitter's People United member # 42
But we need a number
so fare 9.9 is our high
Los Geht's Deutschland!!!!
Fuck you Alberto Undiano and Koman Coulibaly
Quitter's People United member # 42
So we're not the ones who pissed Cav off
First they laugh at your teeth …..
Longsjo
I just saw you on the list of confirmed riders. You should come to the Tweetup!! Good times. Coffee and chocolate fondue.
by Shauna Staveley on Jun 22, 2010 3:34 PM EDT reply actions
Sounds good, I’m in Cambridge now just training here til fitchburg. Loving the east coast!
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
Bring a GPS
Boston… so lame for biking. [My childhood home]
by Chris Fontecchio on Jun 22, 2010 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
No way!
Awesome stuff. I’m from Fitchburg, so let me know if you need any tips on places to go. I’m doing the race tweeting, @shaunasmash or @longsjo_news. Have fun training!
by Shauna Staveley on Jun 22, 2010 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Are there other Fly V riders who live in Boulder(or Colorado)?
Los Geht's Deutschland!!!!
Fuck you Alberto Undiano and Koman Coulibaly
Quitter's People United member # 42
11 of us in Boulder! So no shortage of training partners.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Sweet
do you guys train together? And if so where?(curious Colorado resident here)
Los Geht's Deutschland!!!!
Fuck you Alberto Undiano and Koman Coulibaly
Quitter's People United member # 42
Duh of course you train if you are training partners
/smacks self in head
Los Geht's Deutschland!!!!
Fuck you Alberto Undiano and Koman Coulibaly
Quitter's People United member # 42
We train together most every day, at least we’ll roll out together. normally at 9 from a cafe then head in the hills. I take them on all the canyons, think that superjames is the favorite right now.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Do you have to translate for them?
And have you managed to teach any of them to speak proper English? :)
I can hardly understand them, the aussies are awful!
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
Thank god they are sleeping!
Los Geht's Deutschland!!!!
Fuck you Alberto Undiano and Koman Coulibaly
Quitter's People United member # 42
hehe
I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it
by plinytheelder on Jun 22, 2010 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
my experience
is that Ozzies are the most talented at finding cafés and donut shops during rides
moo
QOTD!
I'm betting on science to cure all the damage done by my reckless behaviour.
by omnevelnihil on Jun 22, 2010 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ve always enjoyed chatting with fans, cycling is great that way. So approachable.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
In a minute I really am going to go but one more question!
Phil…how well known is Podium Cafe amongst the pros in general? I think we have a few who follow us a little…but are we notorious???
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
by Albertina on Jun 22, 2010 3:37 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
A few followers for sure but still a bit fringe maybe. You guys should put a race on!
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
Hm
maybe we can sponsor a prize? The Cima Frinking, for whoever crosses that ridiculous dam on the Schelde first?
by Chris Fontecchio on Jun 22, 2010 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions
hehe nice
I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it
by plinytheelder on Jun 22, 2010 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn
we need bigger paint on the roads!! Will I want 8000 sized font on the Tourmalet!!!
Los Geht's Deutschland!!!!
Fuck you Alberto Undiano and Koman Coulibaly
Quitter's People United member # 42
Huge marmotte on the Champs Elysees?
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
Frinking in a marmotte costum?
Los Geht's Deutschland!!!!
Fuck you Alberto Undiano and Koman Coulibaly
Quitter's People United member # 42
i'd like to see that
"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."
Since you're a regular here,
how would you evaluate Frinking’s Giro stage previews?
I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it
Well, Teddy King of course but in the domestic scene it would have to be Roman Kilun.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 9 recs
Oh excellent answer. Although Ted is now Euro and all that we still see him as our very own.
by ZoeRochelle on Jun 22, 2010 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I’m racing with him next week in Exeter! See if I can beat him in his home town race :)
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
Shoot, I missed those. I’ll have a look back at them though. The giro was amazing this year!
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:39 PM EDT reply actions 7 recs
+ 10000
I'm betting on science to cure all the damage done by my reckless behaviour.
by omnevelnihil on Jun 22, 2010 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I think I’m pretty good. I do 99% of my own maintenance. I started off in a bike shop when I was 15 and learned how to do most everything. I actually enjoy it.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 9 recs
back to Gre-Arg
but thanks so much for stopping by, good luck for rest of season!
I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it
Winning Cali would be the top of the charts for sure.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:41 PM EDT reply actions 6 recs
What does your ideal race calendar look like?
That is, if you had a completely free hand to pick and choose you races, what would your year look like?
my lead up to cali was perfect. wellington, redlands, bisbee then gila.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
careful,
he’ll ask you something about being uncomfortable with the female form ;)
I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it
by plinytheelder on Jun 22, 2010 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey
we made it 47 minutes without a Lebowski reference. A new site record!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jun 22, 2010 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
how much bike racing do you watch,
or pay attention to? do you look forward to roubaix like we at the cafe do (think of 6 year olds the week before xmas), or are you more detached about the whole thing?
"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."
Are you calling me 6 dude?
more like 3!!!
Los Geht's Deutschland!!!!
Fuck you Alberto Undiano and Koman Coulibaly
Quitter's People United member # 42
First of all-Fuck you
second of all-well said my friend
Los Geht's Deutschland!!!!
Fuck you Alberto Undiano and Koman Coulibaly
Quitter's People United member # 42
hehe well played
I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it
by plinytheelder on Jun 22, 2010 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
i love watching racing. cyclingfans.com is the best. my wife always looks at me funny at 7 in the morning as i’m watching racing with a crazy italian announcer just going nuts.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
definitely can relate
altho my wife ahs now learned to distinguish sporza guys from the italians . . .
think he still lives there part of the year?
follow-up: lots of people around Boulder still rocking the 7-11 vintage gear?
I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it
by plinytheelder on Jun 22, 2010 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Never do see it on the roads any more!
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
I see him now and then but have not ridden with him. I go past his house all the time. Hopefully this fall I ’ll get out with him. He is a legend!
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
yeah can you imagine riding with him? that would be incredible…even if I did get dropped after 50 metres
I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it
by plinytheelder on Jun 22, 2010 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
OK
favorite on the bike power snack? Gel? shot blocks?
by Chris Fontecchio on Jun 22, 2010 3:45 PM EDT reply actions
I’m always the same weight, no problems there
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
Boulder question
do you like the Buffs move to the Pac-10? :)
Los Geht's Deutschland!!!!
Fuck you Alberto Undiano and Koman Coulibaly
Quitter's People United member # 42
Now I can watch them play U of A, sweet!
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
Phil, is the team a 100% racing oriented, or are there other opportunities for the cyclists?
Like following classes, getting some work experience organising or wrenching, whatever.
by tedvdw on Jun 22, 2010 3:48 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
whoa
comment of century ;)
I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it
by plinytheelder on Jun 22, 2010 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions
just annoyed I didn’t think of it first
I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it
by plinytheelder on Jun 22, 2010 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Do you want a spot in the....
eeeh Sergeant bblabla band picture? And obviously.. Where?
Oh and sorry for making the thread go slower :D
i'm not sure Phil is ready for this.
"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."
Wow
I thought we jumped the shark with Phil’s Buffs question, but now it’s for certain.
by Chris Fontecchio on Jun 22, 2010 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
We will soon kick USC's ass
just wait
Los Geht's Deutschland!!!!
Fuck you Alberto Undiano and Koman Coulibaly
Quitter's People United member # 42
I don't see Marc Sergeant in that pic
Los Geht's Deutschland!!!!
Fuck you Alberto Undiano and Koman Coulibaly
Quitter's People United member # 42
I swear
Cycling fans are so weird and I freaking love it. This chat being a primary example
by Shauna Staveley on Jun 22, 2010 3:50 PM EDT reply actions
A non-cycling related question
Any favorite pro sports teams, college teams, etc? Favorite non-cycling sport to watch?
any pro sports really, heart breaking seeing the celtics lose!
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
wait
are you a Bostonian? Should I ask a Sawx question?
by Chris Fontecchio on Jun 22, 2010 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions
adding
They’re in Denver tonight. Wait, you’re in Boston. Bad timing.
by Chris Fontecchio on Jun 22, 2010 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Red Sox fans
the 3 days of the year Denver is to be avoided
Los Geht's Deutschland!!!!
Fuck you Alberto Undiano and Koman Coulibaly
Quitter's People United member # 42
I grew up in Leominster! Going to see the Sox next week. Yes!
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
Awesome!
Medfield myself. Crappy roads… Hey, if the Rockies hang on maybe you can watch us crush them in the World Series again!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jun 22, 2010 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
very true
I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it
by plinytheelder on Jun 22, 2010 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
what are you superstitious about...
or, what is the freakiest wreck you have seen? When in colorado last year for 3bypass ride I saw a chick endo over a canada goose on a MUT.
Just seeing Cav crash last week was awful. No sprinting for me!
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
oh snap, yeah wicked
the pics of that were bizarre, that front wheel folded flat, then popped back into place… ugh.
you were at TOM that one year...
when that dude from BMC hit an armadillo…
twitter is good, can’t get too hung up on it though. too much info! and not enough content.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
LAST TEN MINUTES
No more cycling questions! Come up with something else.
Not that most of you need prompting on this…
by Chris Fontecchio on Jun 22, 2010 3:53 PM EDT reply actions
We were supposed to ask cycling questions?
Los Geht's Deutschland!!!!
Fuck you Alberto Undiano and Koman Coulibaly
Quitter's People United member # 42
worst was zabriskie! best was horner
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions 9 recs
Details!
It’s so stupid I’m speechless--Fabian Cancellara, on claims that he rode a motorized bike in the classics
Z always stank of garlic! Seriously he loves it.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions 10 recs
So Lanids is a vampire
knew it!
Los Geht's Deutschland!!!!
Fuck you Alberto Undiano and Koman Coulibaly
Quitter's People United member # 42
Phil, at what stage are you in your career, you think?
Half way? Just starting?! Lots to learn? reasonable experience, looking for finer details?
Nearly done, ready to move on in a few more years I think.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
Not sure yet, I love cycling so probably will stay in maybe will get behind the wheel a bit.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
what kind of car do you drive?
"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."
you mean Duh Rosa?
"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."
Mini Cooper S cooper works. Supercharger! Wicked fun to drive. My wife and I take the ’61 Vespa out almost all the time instead though.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
it's the official car of the US field hockey league!
"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."
damn, the field hockey references never get old ;)
I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it
by plinytheelder on Jun 22, 2010 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I would shank someone
if they brought a vuvuzela
by Shauna Staveley on Jun 22, 2010 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Lance would push you
Los Geht's Deutschland!!!!
Fuck you Alberto Undiano and Koman Coulibaly
Quitter's People United member # 42
Oooh, I lost track of time!
We’re actually out of time. How about one last question, and then we let Phil go on his way.
Ooh. Nevermind, Kind of Blue, and Enter the Wu-Tang.
by philzajicek on Jun 22, 2010 4:01 PM EDT reply actions 5 recs
good tastes.
"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."
hope you didn't catch that from me.
"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."
I used to be able to measure the drive from Abilene to Fort Worth
in repetitions of “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” which was the now-teen’s fave song then.
He thought the last line was “Crocodiles live on the Nile”
Sweet! Nevermind.
I spun that on vinyl on my college radio station. (yeah, on an actual record, yo.)
some people still do!
although i don’t have nevermind on record. never a big nirvana fan.
"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."
We need to see these pictures.
It’s so stupid I’m speechless--Fabian Cancellara, on claims that he rode a motorized bike in the classics
up from the 36 chambers!
it’s the ghost…face…
I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it
by plinytheelder on Jun 22, 2010 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Phil, thanks for putting up with us.
it’s always a pleasure to have pros stoop down to our level for a while. hope you enjoyed it half as much as we did. we’ll be cheering for you. best of luck for the rest of the season.
"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."
Thank you, Phil!
It’s so stupid I’m speechless--Fabian Cancellara, on claims that he rode a motorized bike in the classics
Thank you so much!
It was a pleasure having you join us and I look forward to seeing you on the road more this season.
by Chris Fontecchio on Jun 22, 2010 4:02 PM EDT reply actions
Thanks for spending time with us!
(I lurked on and off because of having to pay attention to work…gah. Sorry I didn’t ask anything. Stoopid work.)
(Hey, I missed the first 40 minutes because I was practicing riding clipped in--barely caught up before the end.)
It’s so stupid I’m speechless--Fabian Cancellara, on claims that he rode a motorized bike in the classics
Getting better!
My mind only seems to be able to handle one thing at a time…the first 4 or 5 times I unclipped, I dragged my foot to stop the bike. Then I remembered I had brakes.
It’s so stupid I’m speechless--Fabian Cancellara, on claims that he rode a motorized bike in the classics
No, I just lost track of time. Ride, unclip, stop. Attempt to clip back in. Repeat.
It’s so stupid I’m speechless--Fabian Cancellara, on claims that he rode a motorized bike in the classics
haha!
I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it
by plinytheelder on Jun 22, 2010 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
need to do that too..
when I can afford shoes. I want to place bets on how many times I will fall.
by Shauna Staveley on Jun 22, 2010 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I would fall 1,000 times
so long as I no longer had to climb hills with zero pull on my pedal stroke.
by Shauna Staveley on Jun 22, 2010 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
For what it's worth, I haven't fallen yet.
But I expect it’s just a matter of time.
It’s so stupid I’m speechless--Fabian Cancellara, on claims that he rode a motorized bike in the classics
That's what I yell
at the staring people in cars every time I keel over at a light (once a year).
by Chris Fontecchio on Jun 22, 2010 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks phil
See you at the Longsjo! Enjoy MA!
by Shauna Staveley on Jun 22, 2010 4:03 PM EDT reply actions
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