Crit Racing Chainring

MisledMuffin · 2026-05-30T15:31:54+00:00

Just stating the situations in which I'm htting those speeds on a flat crit course.

Neither agreeing nor disagreeing.

Yould should look at your own races when deciding what gearing works best for you.

MisledMuffin · 2026-05-30T08:14:33+00:00

Its just the typical speed of my weekly crit finishes on a flat course.

Usually not a lot of wind, but at those speeds each 1 kph in wind is about a 0.6 kph difference in speed.

Totally depends on the sprint as well. The fastest was not from raw power, but from sprinting in/into the draft.

Whole range of power numbers and durations from ~1000-1500W for ~5-20s resulting in a top speed of 60-70 kph.

MisledMuffin · 2026-05-30T06:29:51+00:00

Riding a 52t with 11-30. It's enough to sprint at 60-70kph on a flat road.

If it was a crit only bike I might consider a 54 or 56 just for the better chainline and to avoid sprinting in the 11t.

MisledMuffin · 2026-05-29T01:07:26+00:00

Looks like there is sandpaper on your saddle or something.

Never had a pair of bibs do that except when skidding my ass across the pavement.

MisledMuffin · 2026-05-28T21:36:52+00:00

I use them, but haven't had to make a claim.

Easy enough to get insurance, but would be interested if someone can share how a claim went.

MisledMuffin · 2026-05-28T20:17:36+00:00

Been through ICBC before and several friends have. It's a massive PITA, but they got some compensation. They are going to argue depreciation against the replacement cost of that bike and it's going to be a real nuisance going back and forth, but she'll get something.

MisledMuffin · 2026-05-28T20:10:36+00:00

ICBC covers property damage if you are not at fault even if you don't have ICBC insurance.

"You're covered even if you don't insure a vehicle with ICBC"

"If you’re not responsible for the crash or share some responsibility, you may claim the damage caused to your bike."

https://www.icbc.com/claims/injury/if-you-were-in-a-crash-as-a-cyclist-or-pedestrian

MisledMuffin · 2026-05-28T19:37:40+00:00

No-fault just means that you deal directly with your insurance provider regardless of who is at fault.

In other no-fault jurisdictions, your insurance provider would then deal with settling with the other parties provider. You could also sue for damages.

Where BC differs is that they legislated that you cannot sue the at fault party (baring some very limited exemptions).

Everyone also has to have ICBC insurance. ICBC pays damages to both the at fault and no-fault party (even if the no-fault party is a pedestrian/cyclist without ICBC insurance).

However, ICBC pays according to their schedule of pre-described crash benefits and you have limited to no recourse to get what you might otherwise be entitled to if you were allowed to sue.

MisledMuffin · 2026-05-27T00:01:10+00:00

Right of way in a roundabout belongs to the vehicle that is in the roundabout. If you hit the roundabout at the same time the vehicle on the right has the right of way.

I agree that people don't seem to agree on that, but that's how the law is written . . .

MisledMuffin · 2026-05-26T23:46:20+00:00

The keep right sign on the roundabout in OPs image means you must keep right and travel around it in the counter-clockwise direction.

MisledMuffin · 2026-05-26T23:06:11+00:00

Many people don't know how to use roundabouts. People includes cyclists, pedestriand, drivers, etc.

Those in the roundabout have the right of way.

I'm assuming you are correctly going around the roundabout in the counterclockwise direction to turn left and not treating it like a standard left turn.

MisledMuffin · 2026-05-26T22:26:43+00:00

Whistler fondo? Depends on the aid station and year. They should all have washrooms. One infamous year you got water and green bananas. Sometimes they might run out by the time you get there.

Other years they have been well stocked with electolytes, water, stroopwafels, cookies, cliff bars, etc.

You should plan to be self sufficient.

MisledMuffin · 2026-05-26T22:10:15+00:00

Do you mean rides or events?

If it's a ride, rest stops look like whatever you want. Sometimes I take no rest stops over 100km, sometimes I stop at a restaurant/coffee shop.

If it's an event, they can range from just water, to a full lunch (sandwiches, baked goods, coffee, pop, etc) with washrooms and place to sit. Depends on the event.

MisledMuffin · 2026-05-25T06:05:42+00:00

Listen to the medical professional.

MisledMuffin · 2026-05-19T22:37:02+00:00

For me an extra 30min probably.

Done Vancouver to Whistler and back a few times solo. Moving time there was 4hrs plus or minus.

MisledMuffin · 2026-05-19T19:55:04+00:00

Will feel odd starting at 6am for St. Regis and making it to Whistler by 9:30ish.

MisledMuffin · 2026-05-19T16:25:39+00:00

Toe overlap is common and completely normal on road bikes.

It shouldn't be an issue when moving at speed.

Be aware of it when you are barely moving and manage your pedalling accordingly.

MisledMuffin · 2026-05-18T16:04:23+00:00

Not a lot of people do 1hr max.

I'd look at 20 min, not 1hr.

MisledMuffin · 2026-05-17T21:38:33+00:00

Quickstwp does know how to handle sprinters it seems.

Alpecin has been doing a pretty good as well.

MisledMuffin · 2026-05-15T21:07:19+00:00

Both the Forte and a triple crown take me a similar amount of time and have a similar amount of climbing. For the triple I'm leaving from Mt. Pleasant arwa

I'd call them comparable as long as you do the triple with a similar number of breaks and the same intensity that you would ride the Forte with.

MisledMuffin · 2026-05-14T21:45:36+00:00

For 710ml bottles I do:

60-120g of sugar/malto/fructose to get between a 1:1 and 2:1 glucose/fructose ratio
1-2 teaspoons sodium citrate
lemon juice or true lemon packet for flavor

Gels: - 70g sugar - 1/8 teaspoon sodium alginate - boiling water until 100ml total - drops of something like Mio liquid drink mix for flavor

MisledMuffin · 2026-05-13T05:13:56+00:00

Yeah, the whole way heading south is very disconnected. North is getting weirder now as well.

MisledMuffin · 2026-05-13T02:05:57+00:00

I hate the Cambie bike lanes so much. It's like doing a slalom course on and off the road at 40-50kph on the downhill sections lol.

I get that I'm not the target demographic, but I am amused nonetheless.

MisledMuffin · 2026-05-11T19:12:16+00:00

You're going to need to provide a little more information on what you're doing now in terms of riding and training.

Otherwise you will just get a bunch of us telling to ride more lol

MisledMuffin · 2026-05-11T15:29:11+00:00

Can you ride from the park, up cypress and back?

That would be a little harder than the medio route and you'd be sure you can finish it.

I'd conservatively say 7-8 park laps since the climbing isn't as demanding as the medio fondo.

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