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ha, I didn't notice that. I'm going to use a...

ha, I didn't notice that. I'm going to use a sharpie.
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I rode the Eastern PA populaire yesterday. Got...

I rode the Eastern PA populaire yesterday. Got the hardest part of earning a RUSA cup out of the way early
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When I feel negative about randonneuring, it's...

When I feel negative about randonneuring, it's because I need to eat :) A lot of times during a ride I will see someone mowing their yard and wish I was home mowing my yard. I think that happens...
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Out and back routes are bad, my Garmin 800 can't...

Out and back routes are bad, my Garmin 800 can't handle about half of my perm routes because of that. Haven't tried yet with my 830. I always worry about routes that have a spur to get to a control,...
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As much as I like to complain about the Garmin...

As much as I like to complain about the Garmin Edge, those units would complain if you went the wrong way. The part of the course you have already been on is not part of the course anymore. Unless...
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wow, that's an impressive number of bonus miles. ...

wow, that's an impressive number of bonus miles. Great that you finished.
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thanks for posting the pictures. I always wanted...

thanks for posting the pictures. I always wanted to take more pictures, but can't make myself stop
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Yeah, I am much more likely to see a second...

Yeah, I am much more likely to see a second sunrise on a 400k than to do it in 20 hours. I got close my first year of rando. I was happy to ride one in 22 hours last year. Although the huge climbs...
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Thanks for the report, I keep thinking about...

Thanks for the report, I keep thinking about riding one of their brevets. I hate to feel ungrateful, but tailwinds on a climb on a hot day really stink. Of course, headwinds on a hot day arent' that...
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my experience with cows is that they can be...

my experience with cows is that they can be really curious. I don't think I have been chased by one on a bike though.

We did back to back 200k rides last week. It was really hot and the first...
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Congrats on the 300k! I saw the 600k riders had...

Congrats on the 300k! I saw the 600k riders had to deal with a power outage, that must have been fun.

I recently found that I need to ride a 300k this year to earn the elusive unltramega...
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I called 911 when it became obvious that he had a...

I called 911 when it became obvious that he had a bad concussion. Seems like he's okay. He has been released from the hospital. I believe he fell asleep. Of course, he could have hit a pothole...
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I just got back from the NoVa1000k. Lots of...

I just got back from the NoVa1000k. Lots of climbing. I spent a couple of hours getting another rider medical attention, I have never been as scared for the well-being of another person as when I...
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I think cafes are open late, at least during PBP,...

I think cafes are open late, at least during PBP, and they can be quick if they want to be. Also, boulangeries are open early, as are patisseries. Small groceries are pretty nice, I'm a little...
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The NJ 600 was flat and windy. Not too bad,...

The NJ 600 was flat and windy. Not too bad, although I did a lot of the 1st day headwinds by myself because I was too weak from eating issues to stay on anyone's wheel. I did 8 bonus miles because I...
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I did okay in 2011 with a rain jacket, arm...

I did okay in 2011 with a rain jacket, arm warmers, leg warmers, a base layer and a wool jersey. Except I lost my rain jacket on the way back. I might carry a wool long sleeve jersey. More than that...
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I think a hot, dry PBP is ideal. We should all...

I think a hot, dry PBP is ideal. We should all be ready for higher temperatures by then
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Congratulations, that was quite a test. If PBP...

Congratulations, that was quite a test. If PBP has weather like that the DNF rate will be epic, the trains will be packed.
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there are lots of threads in Classic and Vintage...

there are lots of threads in Classic and Vintage that talk about using vintage bikes for long distance. There was a recent thread in here, can't remember what the title was though. Here is one from...
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I"m doing the New Jersey 600k this weekend. I...

I"m doing the New Jersey 600k this weekend. I wanted to come down to NC earlier this year, not sure about right now since I know my heat tolerance isn't that great yet.
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the advantage of lantiseptic over the other two...

the advantage of lantiseptic over the other two cremes I use is that it's like glue. When you have actually lost skin, you don't want relative movement. But I know people that have had success with...
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Lantiseptic is a lot like diaper creme. ...

Lantiseptic is a lot like diaper creme. Definitely has zinc in it. But you might ask around to see if other Canadian randonneurs have ideas of a substitute. I always had good luck with Vaseline,...
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I agree with lantiseptic. Has gotten me through...

I agree with lantiseptic. Has gotten me through a lot of rides. I carry 3 levels of saddle sore protection. First is chamois cream. But you don't want to use that if you already have sores. Next...
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Congratulations, sounds like a tough ride.

Congratulations, sounds like a tough ride.
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nice. Might be worth it to take a break

nice. Might be worth it to take a break
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Sorry you can't ride. We had the 3 dog problem...

Sorry you can't ride. We had the 3 dog problem when we adopted my mom's dog. She has finally settled down, but at first there was the occasional threat of violence. She's an Elkhound, which is a...
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Of course, just after I made hotel reservations...

Of course, just after I made hotel reservations for DC, I got notification that I can ride the NJ 600. Fortunately, I can cancel the reservations.

I wasn't really sure of the bike I rode on the...
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not being able to drink is related to salt...

not being able to drink is related to salt imbalance, specifically drinking too much water without enough electrolytes in it. I figured that out beyond any doubt on that dnf'd 600k last year, very...
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I dnf'd the PA 600k because I couldn't eat. Only...

I dnf'd the PA 600k because I couldn't eat. Only made it 180 miles. I was pretty sure that I wasn't going to be able to ride 90 miles of mostly uphill on no food. Well, I could have, but the last...
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The Eastern PA 400k has always started at 4am and...

The Eastern PA 400k has always started at 4am and I think I have seen more second sunrises than the number of times I have finished in the dark. The first time that happened was when I was sick all...
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Thanks for the report. I have always figured...

Thanks for the report. I have always figured that riding in the Netherlands was likely to involve headwinds. Too bad about the temperatures, I have been unhappy that ours have been a little low,...
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and miss the second sunrise? That's the best...

and miss the second sunrise? That's the best part.

Congrats on finishing.
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If it's very flat, you get to learn how well you...

If it's very flat, you get to learn how well you like your saddle.

I finished the Eastern PA 400k this weekend. I went too hard on Tuesday's 100k, and that was a very bad idea before this ride...
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I have a 200k route where I am planning to ride...

I have a 200k route where I am planning to ride back the next day. I didn't manage to design a second return route yet, it's somewhat remote and there aren't a lot of places to resupply. But riding...
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I think the DC events usually get 20-30 riders. ...

I think the DC events usually get 20-30 riders. Eastern PA has had an uptick in riders this year, but 30 would be a good turnout. If we got 100 riders, it might be a problem with municipalities...
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I have seen that about the NoVa brevets, and I...

I have seen that about the NoVa brevets, and I have wondered how long Hamid can keep it up. Hopefully through the 1000k of his we are riding in June.
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there was a guy in a PT cruiser that turned his...

there was a guy in a PT cruiser that turned his brights on just after the society passed him. I really don't know how my light could have seemed brighter than all of yours combined. Some people are...
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driving while sleep deprived is definitely one of...

driving while sleep deprived is definitely one of the main risk factors of randonneuring. I don't like to do it like I did in my early rando days. I only got close to crossing the center line once,...
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the issue with time off is why randonneuring...

the issue with time off is why randonneuring tends to attract mostly older people.
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early start times are one reason for low...

early start times are one reason for low ridership that I have never thought about. But really, beyond the 200k, I wouldn't want to start late. We have been starting our local 100k rides at 9,...
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I thought the headwinds were somewhat irritating,...

I thought the headwinds were somewhat irritating, but not so bad as to be soul-destroying. I got hit by one gust on the rolling part of Old Mine that stripped me of momentum just before a hill that...
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I'm glad I didn't know this. I did have one...

I'm glad I didn't know this. I did have one fleeting moment wishing I was home finishing up my current frame build, but it really was a nice day. The climb between Millbrook village to Blairstown...
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CJ, I should have reformatted, but I didn't print...

CJ, I should have reformatted, but I didn't print it out until the last minute and couldn't figure out a good way to modify it. The only good news was that I could read it without my glasses. Chris...
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rhm, sorry I didn't say hello. Too dark at the...

rhm, sorry I didn't say hello. Too dark at the start for me to recognize anyone. And then I stopped trying to keep up because I forgot my inhalers and it was an asthma-inducing sort of day. I had a...
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Good luck on the 600k, and thanks for the video,...

Good luck on the 600k, and thanks for the video, the quality is great. Must have been hard riding that far with a selfie stick though

I always say the second sunrise on a 400k is the best.
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When you are ready, PM me your name and a valid...

When you are ready, PM me your name and a valid email address. You don't have to claim it right away, but if you never claim it I will get a little judgey. I have 2 to give away.
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don't know if zwift has free month trials. I can...

don't know if zwift has free month trials. I can give you a free month of trainerroad. Trainerroad has a good reputation for cancelling any time as well. I originally thought of just paying from...
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I guess if the casinos banned smoking, all the...

I guess if the casinos banned smoking, all the weak-minded people that are incapable of weighing health and financial risks would be gone. I am a little surprised that there don't seem to be any...
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I hope you get better soon. Indoor...

I hope you get better soon.

Indoor training is essential for me, my winter fitness is all based on trainer work. I use trainerroad. It really depends on your personality, I like following a...
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I know it would be weird to k-hound and not R-12,...

I know it would be weird to k-hound and not R-12, but I have done the R12 a couple of times and didn't even bother to get the medal.
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