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02-07-15, 07:38 PM
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How is it working for you?

How is it working for you?
02-05-15, 06:16 PM
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Short description of the shorthand: Time to start...

Short description of the shorthand: Time to start increasing the workload. ;-)
01-13-15, 10:51 PM
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Well, all I can say is, I really don't know how I...

Well, all I can say is, I really don't know how I could have avoided this one. Following one of our best, very experienced, riders... I even had an escape route, but his bike just went right through...
01-12-15, 08:26 AM
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He wasn't at our season kick-off party Sat night,...

He wasn't at our season kick-off party Sat night, but he yesterday he PM's to say he is monitoring the collar-bone, and will have it checked if he feels that is warranted. The hip he broke last year...
01-11-15, 06:05 PM
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Teammates list of destruction: Frame, helmet,...

Teammates list of destruction: Frame, helmet, sunglasses, shoes, saddle, 4 kit items (cool morning). All of that brand new, except the frame, which had just been 'Calfeeized'. My only bike issue is a...
01-11-15, 02:05 PM
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We commented on that: none of us were quickly...

We commented on that: none of us were quickly pulling out the cell phones. Going to just chill today.
01-11-15, 10:35 AM
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Speaking of training races, Team Faster had its...

Speaking of training races, Team Faster had its 5th annual VOS practice race yesterday. We split into 5 squads of 4, and used color swatches for ID purposes. I was on the Blue team, with one new...
01-08-15, 10:06 PM
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Just to piss you off shovel... our recent cold...

Just to piss you off shovel... our recent cold spell (ice in the morning!) lifted. I did an afternoon ride today with no warmers of any kind, and no base layer: 72*, down from a record high of 81...
01-05-15, 07:06 PM
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Yowza, Ex. Between you and AJ, no dog is safe!

Yowza, Ex. Between you and AJ, no dog is safe!
12-27-14, 10:19 AM
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The only dog bite I've had as an adult (totally...

The only dog bite I've had as an adult (totally my fault) became infected despite my immediately cleaning it out with peroxide and alcohol. Almost had to have surgery to clear out the infection. In...
12-07-14, 05:30 PM
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You fit right into the group - it was pleasure...

You fit right into the group - it was pleasure having you there.
11-29-14, 01:19 PM
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Thanks to Sara putting us in contact, I got to...

Thanks to Sara putting us in contact, I got to host IBOHUNT for our team ride this morning. Awesome day for a ride. Perfect weather, and just a great, well-paced ride of 53 miles. I have been fading...
11-17-14, 03:50 PM
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Looks like you are working hard, Chuck.

Looks like you are working hard, Chuck.
11-12-14, 09:17 PM
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Congratulations, Sara. Sounds like a great move!

Congratulations, Sara. Sounds like a great move!
11-01-14, 10:54 PM
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Did the team ride for the first time in forever,...

Did the team ride for the first time in forever, and was christened with a new ignominious nickname: "Looking steady today there, Crash!"

Longest ride in a long time: 72 Miles, 3.7K gain, about 4...
10-31-14, 07:20 AM
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And don't molest the moose.

And don't molest the moose.
10-28-14, 09:41 AM
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It's a term of endearment, especially right now...

It's a term of endearment, especially right now when I have to bury myself to keep up with people in cargo shorts and toe-clips.
10-25-14, 01:55 PM
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What does it say when an escorted (10 motorcycle...

What does it say when an escorted (10 motorcycle cops; no stopping except at the 2 food stations) 52 mile ride averages less than 20mph, and totals just over 100 TSS after 2:38?

S L O W

Team...
10-16-14, 09:12 PM
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Posted By AzTallRider

Thanks for the welcome backs, folks. Forgive me...

Thanks for the welcome backs, folks. Forgive me if I don't lookup how many times you've had to say that! Last time. I swear!
10-13-14, 07:27 PM
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Posted By AzTallRider

Bike completely cleaned yesterday (grungy from...

Bike completely cleaned yesterday (grungy from all our wet weather) including crankset removal, cable maintenance, etc. Freshly cleaned and waxed chain. The a sweet 45 minutes of pace this evening in...
08-17-14, 08:38 AM
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I love that kind of ride, Shovel. Distance and...

I love that kind of ride, Shovel. Distance and climbing similar to when we extend our team ride down to a local lake, and back up. Enjoy the afterglow.
08-13-14, 07:00 AM
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Posted By AzTallRider

It does no good to be frustrated about...

It does no good to be frustrated about uncontrollable circumstances, but I'm loving riding again, and starting to ramp up the intensity - had a 6:00am appointment yesterday and figured I'd just do my...
08-12-14, 05:55 AM
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UHC does their winter training here, with wind...

UHC does their winter training here, with wind tunnel work and fittings at "Faster", the shop I ride for. Now and then, there are opportunities for a elect few to ride with the team, but I haven't...
08-11-14, 07:44 AM
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Posted By AzTallRider

Don't hurt yourself, Ex, or you won't be able to...

Don't hurt yourself, Ex, or you won't be able to move boxes.

That sounds like an awesome ride, vg. Did the UHC team participate?
08-09-14, 06:27 PM
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Posted By AzTallRider

Thank you for your service!

Thank you for your service!
08-09-14, 12:35 PM
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Posted By AzTallRider

After an email exchange and a phone call, my...

After an email exchange and a phone call, my fitter opened up the Faster shop early this past Tuesday to do a quick assessment and to move my cleats all the way back. This removes some of the strain...
08-02-14, 06:51 PM
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Posted By AzTallRider

Looks like a fast and technical combo plate....

Looks like a fast and technical combo plate. Definitely not the course you want to be on with 'less-than-stellar' bike handlers, regardless of their cat.

For my contribution to the skills,...
08-01-14, 08:07 AM
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Posted By AzTallRider

I'm still thinking head-butt. Relegated >...

I'm still thinking head-butt. Relegated > dropping out. <evil grin>
07-26-14, 11:30 AM
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Posted By AzTallRider

45' @ 97w, keeping the cadence up and torque...

45' @ 97w, keeping the cadence up and torque down. No pain - so far so good!
07-20-14, 08:32 PM
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Cuz' I'm so remarkably aero (LOL) - that got me...

Cuz' I'm so remarkably aero (LOL) - that got me to something like 13mph. Got dropped by TallWife.
07-20-14, 05:54 PM
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14mi coffee ride with TallWife. New record: 49w ...

14mi coffee ride with TallWife. New record: 49w :thumb:
06-10-14, 08:18 PM
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Posted By AzTallRider

I noticed while watching stage two that on that...

I noticed while watching stage two that on that final climb, Contador's cadence was significantly slower than Froome's. The huge difference surprised me, as I've thought of him as having a pretty...
06-03-14, 10:34 PM
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Posted By AzTallRider

It's not as easy as mixing something in your...

It's not as easy as mixing something in your water, but you can get natural electrolyte tablets and health oriented food stores: Sprouts in my area. I usually pop one of those (and drink water)...
06-01-14, 08:47 AM
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Posted By AzTallRider

My low-carb diet has the effect of reducing fluid...

My low-carb diet has the effect of reducing fluid stores (fluids are stored alongside glycogen), and I've had to modify my hydration approach. I now 'pre-load' just before a hard ride or race, I've...
05-31-14, 05:43 PM
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Posted By AzTallRider

I think thats more like it IBO, and it's a heck...

I think thats more like it IBO, and it's a heck of a nice number. Using it will get your workout targets up where they should be.
05-27-14, 06:17 PM
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Posted By AzTallRider

From what you've related, IBO, I'd bet 275 is on...

From what you've related, IBO, I'd bet 275 is on the low side. Doing a defined 20' test would be a good indication; one key thing is consistency in the test. Same location, etc.
05-26-14, 08:45 PM
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Posted By AzTallRider

Tomorrow would be a "collapse day" for...

Tomorrow would be a "collapse day" for me.
05-15-14, 06:44 PM
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May fav's as well, and I also frequently miss the...

May fav's as well, and I also frequently miss the targets.
05-12-14, 09:28 PM
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Posted By AzTallRider

The wounded are all on there mend!

The wounded are all on there mend!
04-26-14, 11:15 AM
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Still recovering from a workout class that became...

Still recovering from a workout class that became a personal training session when I was the only one signed up. TallWife was in the preceding class, and told the instructor, Cola, to make me cry....
04-20-14, 07:57 PM
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Posted By AzTallRider

New power record for a recovery ride: breakfast...

New power record for a recovery ride: breakfast ride with TallWife. 1:20 @ 69w
04-19-14, 03:33 PM
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Did the team ride (was needed to lead it), trying...

Did the team ride (was needed to lead it), trying to make it as much as possible like the assigned Pace workout. Managed to stay up in Pace range most of the time by pulling a lot, but went above it...
04-14-14, 07:33 PM
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Our state crit was on an auto track, and one...

Our state crit was on an auto track, and one other race was held earlier in the season at the same track - slight variations in the course are possible there. Not sure how the economics worked out....
04-14-14, 05:42 PM
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Posted By AzTallRider

TallWife's sister is officially wed, an amazing...

TallWife's sister is officially wed, an amazing French Quarter Festival is officially over, and we head home tomorrow. Going to take some time to detox from the foods and wine, but I'll do a couple...
04-14-14, 05:31 PM
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Posted By AzTallRider

Damn.

Damn.
03-28-14, 05:15 PM
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Posted By AzTallRider

+1

+1
03-28-14, 05:15 PM
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Posted By AzTallRider

Anyone else upping the pH of their water, or in...

Anyone else upping the pH of their water, or in general trying to shift their balance towards the alkaline side? I am - more for general health than any expectation it will improve my cycling, but it...
03-27-14, 01:46 PM
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Posted By AzTallRider

Here is what a physiologist I really respect says...

Here is what a physiologist I really respect says about breathing:

The Importance of Breathing: » Sigma Human Performance - Nutrition+Endurance+Performance...
03-12-14, 03:55 PM
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Posted By AzTallRider

Um... wow.

Um... wow.
03-05-14, 08:15 PM
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Posted By AzTallRider

I can (and do) count on you to apply the proper...

I can (and do) count on you to apply the proper context!
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