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Old 07-25-19, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan333SP
Hey folks. Just about 3 weeks to go until the first baby (a girl) arrives, which explains my absence round these parts. I've been riding every day per usual, but am fully expecting that to dwindle into a very occasional half hour on the trainer during the first 6 months (or 6 years, tbd). Will report back once she's made the US women's olympic team for road racing.
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I am aware of the incredible benefits of a low-carb diet for elevated sugar. I typically tell all my DM patients to try to limit carbs to 100g/day.

I am not quite ready to go there, but if the sugar creeps up (which is quite possible) I may have to take my own medicine, so to speak.
The first line of that post was just a bit of—shall we say—pointed humor.
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Thumbs Up!!

You're doing it right if your cycling shoes are worth more than your car.
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You're doing it right if your cycling shoes are worth more than your car.
It's possible my mid-level Sidi's are worth more than the Saturn.
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Originally Posted by Dan333SP
Hey folks. Just about 3 weeks to go until the first baby (a girl) arrives, which explains my absence round these parts. I've been riding every day per usual, but am fully expecting that to dwindle into a very occasional half hour on the trainer during the first 6 months (or 6 years, tbd). Will report back once she's made the US women's olympic team for road racing.

Oh, and in bike related news... I finally got myself some higher end shoes (Giro Factor Techlace), and boy howdy do they feel amazing. I've been using various lower-end Giro shoes for years, but having a super light, stiff, and molded shoe definitely feels good, even if there's probably 0 measurable performance difference.
You'll find time to squeeze in rides - take advantage of them. They're valuable sanity breaks.
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Old 07-25-19, 05:59 PM
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Break a leg @Dan333SP
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Old 07-25-19, 08:15 PM
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It's possible my mid-level Sidi's are worth more than the Saturn.
That works
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Old 07-25-19, 09:16 PM
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Coffee & chat time.


Photos from this morning's cycle commuter coffee get-together organised by a local bike shop
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Originally Posted by Dan333SP
Hey folks. Just about 3 weeks to go until the first baby (a girl) arrives, which explains my absence round these parts. I've been riding every day per usual, but am fully expecting that to dwindle into a very occasional half hour on the trainer during the first 6 months (or 6 years, tbd). Will report back once she's made the US women's olympic team for road racing.

Oh, and in bike related news... I finally got myself some higher end shoes (Giro Factor Techlace), and boy howdy do they feel amazing. I've been using various lower-end Giro shoes for years, but having a super light, stiff, and molded shoe definitely feels good, even if there's probably 0 measurable performance difference.
Good luck with the new baby. I hope everything goes well.
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Coffee & chat time.


Photos from this morning's cycle commuter coffee get-together organised by a local bike shop
Nice, eclectic fleet!
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Old 07-26-19, 05:25 AM
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At first glance I thought it was a funeral.
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at first glance i thought it was a funeral.
That's not nice.
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That's not nice.
I have not had coffe yet
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@gnome In that weather, I think I'd opt for the velo.
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I have not had coffe yet
OMG! Addiction before Coffee?! What are you thinking?!
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Is this any good?
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Old 07-26-19, 05:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Makel
At first glance I thought it was a funeral.
Me too!
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Originally Posted by Makel
At first glance I thought it was a funeral.
Be kinda cool, anyway.
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At first glance I thought it was a funeral.
Me too
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Old 07-26-19, 06:22 AM
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I would be pleased if people ride their bikes to my funeral.

Actually, I don't really want a funeral but the decision will be up to those who are still around. A memorial fun bike ride would be better IMO.
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We may also put an offer on a house in the near future, because why not make the two most expensive choices you can realistically make as an adult at basically the same time?
It's the American Dream.
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I would be pleased if people ride their bikes came to my funeral at all.
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Actually, I don't really want a funeral but the decision will be up to those who are still around. A memorial fun bike ride would be better IMO.
Agree.
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Originally Posted by Trsnrtr
@gnome In that weather, I think I'd opt for the velo.
Seconded
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OMG! Addiction before Coffee?! What are you thinking?!
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There is a cup of coffee next to my computer.
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