datlas 

Interesting reminders about the cigarette smoke. Was everywhere when I was younger. Disgusting. It’s so much better now. Maybe that’s one thing about the “good old days” that wasn’t so good after all.

datlas 

It’s above freezing (not by much, but I will take it!) and I have a cycling date with a friend.

WhyFi

6' = 6 minutes

The 105% isn't so bad, but 105% at a grinding cadence of 50 would have my knees asking what the hell they'd done to deserve this punishment.

Eww. I've only ever gone to the Cracker Barrel in Williamsburg - the FIL only liked to eat at chains - and I wasn't a fan. The lingering smell of ash trays wouldn't have added to the appeal.

datlas 

You can say Cracker Barrel now? I have never been to one. I am guessing not veg friendly.

WhyFi

It was the absolute worst part about bartending, to me. It sucked to get home late, and then having to decide between collapsing in bed or taking a shower to scrub out the stank.

Trsnrtr

My local racing club has a very nice training room with 9-12 wheel-on trainers all hooked up to a big screen tv. Everyone supposed to use trainer tires to prevent the rubber crap from regular tires fouling the roller.

When my wife I quit our membership, I donated both of our trainer tires to the club.

datlas 

Do they have a dedicated “clubhouse” or is it the basement of a member?

Trsnrtr

You'd be amazed. They even have a vegetable plate. Granted most of their vegetables are over-cooked but they have a lot to choose from. It's the only place that I can get turnip greens around here but of course, they're not vegetarian due to the bacon grease.

WhyFi

Using an old tire was never so bad that it was bothersome, but one year I found myself without a suitable tire on hand, so I picked up a trainer tire at REI (with a discount coupon that I wasn't going to use otherwise). My expectations were low, so I was pleasantly surprised at the improvement. Certainly worth it, IMO.

Trsnrtr

It's in a leased office unit of a converted warehouse. It's a great set-up.

The coach sets a program for the week and everyone's ride is shown simultaneously on the TV. They can have competitions, too.

MoAlpha

The softer the tread compound, the more dust, or so I have found.

bampilot06

6 mins is 4 mins too long. IMO

datlas 

Once covid is a non-issue I would love to find some cheap or free space for a bike clubhouse. Could include gently used or never used parts for builds, etc.

#PipeDream

Trsnrtr

I don't know if they used it this year or not due to COVID. My wife and I let our membership lapse a few years ago.

bampilot06

what would you call it?

abshipp 

XTR RD-M952 on the way

It ain't the one I reealllly wanted, but it's one of the cleanest examples I've seen, and still XTR.

ls01

zwift. I was using the wahoo program until they killed it with a firmware update.

BillyD

I haven’t been to one in years . . . but I haven’t had turnip greens in even more years, so I might have to find one.

ls01

trainer tires are stickier and less abrasive. Less slippage and less wear and tear on the drum.

Trsnrtr

Heigh Ho, off to the retina specialist I go.

ls01

You should talk, lardo!

ls01

Another tip on the trainer tire thing. Isopropyl alcohol and a towel. Scrub the tire and roller, get all the oil dirt sweat grease off. Its even quieter after its clean. 0 slippage too..

phrantic09

erj?

bampilot06

yup.

phrantic09

Treadmill update- assembly was a giant pain at n tie ass. Wife attempted to use it this morning and couldn’t do more than 3 minutes because it tripped our GFCI breaker (it’s the closest outlet). Time to call an electrician.

Gates are there to keep the dumb dogs away, they go in and out through the garage and also eat in there. The big one in this pic has almost run into my bike a few times.