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09-29-11, 10:45 PM
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09-29-11, 11:06 PM
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09-29-11, 11:08 PM
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Sorry for double post, my computer didn't show that the 1st one "took"....then it showed up!
09-29-11, 11:09 PM
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Mobile, which ride is that?
09-30-11, 12:15 AM
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Palm Springs. I didn't bring a camera to some of the others this year but I have a new Century this Saturday and I will try to get some pictures during it. There is a city close to me that is putting on the Century to celebrate their centennial. Some of our group is planning on a sub 5 hour but they are setting up a lunch break at a winery in Temecula and I don’t how many will be up for running a pace line after that lunch. 
Or how many I would trust in a pace line after that lunch.
It is supposed to have 4300 feet of elevation gain but I think that is total and the biggest climb is only about 2000.
Or how many I would trust in a pace line after that lunch.It is supposed to have 4300 feet of elevation gain but I think that is total and the biggest climb is only about 2000.
09-30-11, 04:30 AM
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One of his original statements was "Here's my rant....to me, it seems a lot of bike folks get so involved in the best brand, the best fit, the proper seat, shaving off a few grams, the right sized tires,etc. that they loose a big part of the bicycle experience". I was addressing this statement. A proper fitting bike allows most people to push their limits without pain caused from a bad fitting bike. Pain from a bad fit is different from pain/exhaustion from pushing yourself to ride harder/faster.
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09-30-11, 04:04 PM
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Palm Springs. I didn't bring a camera to some of the others this year but I have a new Century this Saturday and I will try to get some pictures during it. There is a city close to me that is putting on the Century to celebrate their centennial. Some of our group is planning on a sub 5 hour but they are setting up a lunch break at a winery in Temecula and I don’t how many will be up for running a pace line after that lunch. Or how many I would trust in a pace line after that lunch.
It is supposed to have 4300 feet of elevation gain but I think that is total and the biggest climb is only about 2000.
Or how many I would trust in a pace line after that lunch.It is supposed to have 4300 feet of elevation gain but I think that is total and the biggest climb is only about 2000.
09-30-11, 04:10 PM
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One of his original statements was "Here's my rant....to me, it seems a lot of bike folks get so involved in the best brand, the best fit, the proper seat, shaving off a few grams, the right sized tires,etc. that they loose a big part of the bicycle experience". I was addressing this statement. A proper fitting bike allows most people to push their limits without pain caused from a bad fitting bike. Pain from a bad fit is different from pain/exhaustion from pushing yourself to ride harder/faster.
09-30-11, 04:26 PM
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There comes a time to end a thread.
I used to look forward to 50+. It was supportive and caring. So many challenges, arguments and confrontational statements lately - "take the lane or not" - again and again, this thread, etc. and they should be posted in A&S. Some folks thinking they need to and trying to "challenge" us.
I don't want to be challenged - at age 71, I've been challenged all I want.
A bit sad, IMHO.
So, now I just tolerate 50+ - so many long-term great posters barely post or have disappeared lately.
I used to look forward to 50+. It was supportive and caring. So many challenges, arguments and confrontational statements lately - "take the lane or not" - again and again, this thread, etc. and they should be posted in A&S. Some folks thinking they need to and trying to "challenge" us.
I don't want to be challenged - at age 71, I've been challenged all I want.
A bit sad, IMHO.
So, now I just tolerate 50+ - so many long-term great posters barely post or have disappeared lately.
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09-30-11, 05:16 PM
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I agree Dnvr. That thread about not feeling like belonging around here was hijacked by the gun lobby, and the cheap shot at Beverly in this thread was pretty well enough.
The arrogance, elitism and condecending attitude of the OP in this thread is overwhelming. Little wonder I post more in the Clydesdale forum that I do here.
Thread reported to mods for action.
The arrogance, elitism and condecending attitude of the OP in this thread is overwhelming. Little wonder I post more in the Clydesdale forum that I do here.
Thread reported to mods for action.
09-30-11, 05:53 PM
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this thread ran its course. Closing
