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02-23-21, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by MoAlpha
Boy, that sucks. Was there when I was a teen. Interesting town.
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Don't you have to actually ride your bike to be considered an "addict"?
02-23-21, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by datlas
Oh, I can clean some clocks, baby!
Thanks for that, I feel much better.
Thanks for that, I feel much better.
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02-23-21, 10:53 AM
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Second tubular and rim are glued. There is a service technician due within the hour so I'll wait. Then I can get out there and make up for all the calories I've wasted over the years.
As an aside, the front wheel I just built is the easiest one I've ever done. Extremely little truing necessary.
As another aside, the hubs, Campy Record, were gifted to me by our own @trainsnorter. Let's hear it for Trainsnorter!
This wheelset will get the corncob and will hopefully get mounted on the Trek 930.
As an aside, the front wheel I just built is the easiest one I've ever done. Extremely little truing necessary.
As another aside, the hubs, Campy Record, were gifted to me by our own @trainsnorter. Let's hear it for Trainsnorter!
This wheelset will get the corncob and will hopefully get mounted on the Trek 930.
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02-23-21, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
Does yogurt and peanut butter count? If not then the answer is no.
Usually i’ll make hot oatmeal with whole milk and mix peanut butter in it. If I have honey i’ll add that. Yogurt on the side with a banana.
Usually i’ll make hot oatmeal with whole milk and mix peanut butter in it. If I have honey i’ll add that. Yogurt on the side with a banana.
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02-23-21, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
When I'm feeling lazy or weak-willed in the face of cheesecake, I will feel your withering, though-the-internets stares and accept them as motivational accountability. 
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02-23-21, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by BillyD
Feel no shame, cheesecake is a formidable opponent.
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Don't you have to actually ride your bike to be considered an "addict"?
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02-23-21, 11:00 AM
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Currently ftp is estimated @ 276 . I hate doing the test, I lose focus about .5 way through. Start playing games with the power numbers. Screw everything up.45 minutes in its not worth finishing cuz I jacked it up.
I might try a 20 minute version in a couple weeks, I might be able to complete that one
I might try a 20 minute version in a couple weeks, I might be able to complete that one
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02-23-21, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by seedsbelize
You got the job?
At least Nike paid us and fed us when going through their 8-hour interview process
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02-23-21, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
I passed the test I took last week, whew. Now I have to do a group video interview, then if that goes well there should be a job offer. Trying to get this job sure is a lot of work, but it would be about a 75% pay increase, and much better benefits so I'm rolling the dice.
At least Nike paid us and fed us when going through their 8-hour interview process
At least Nike paid us and fed us when going through their 8-hour interview process
Or is that none of my beeswax?
02-23-21, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by phrantic09
Whey protein, banana, milk
Sardine?
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02-23-21, 11:10 AM
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I worked on the house last night. So tonight is supposed to be riding with the goon squad.
last week things got so frustrating I ended my participation in the meet up while I was with the group. After several attempts to complete a pass were thwarted by inexplicable resistance on a 0% incline. It was like I was pulling a Buick with 4 flat tires. I then proceeded to go off the front and finished the hour 4 minutes ahead of the group. It served to solidify my impression that something is no bueno.
I don't care about a minor disadvantage, I can deal with that. It just makes me train harder. But when it is blatant, and insurmountable, I start looking for ways to repay the kindness.
last week things got so frustrating I ended my participation in the meet up while I was with the group. After several attempts to complete a pass were thwarted by inexplicable resistance on a 0% incline. It was like I was pulling a Buick with 4 flat tires. I then proceeded to go off the front and finished the hour 4 minutes ahead of the group. It served to solidify my impression that something is no bueno.
I don't care about a minor disadvantage, I can deal with that. It just makes me train harder. But when it is blatant, and insurmountable, I start looking for ways to repay the kindness.
02-23-21, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
I passed the test I took last week, whew. Now I have to do a group video interview, then if that goes well there should be a job offer. Trying to get this job sure is a lot of work, but it would be about a 75% pay increase, and much better benefits so I'm rolling the dice.
At least Nike paid us and fed us when going through their 8-hour interview process
At least Nike paid us and fed us when going through their 8-hour interview process
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02-23-21, 11:12 AM
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datlas
can you interpret a nuclear stress test summary? If you can, and are willing I can PM you. I think I'm ok but I have some concerns. TIA(thanks in advance not trans ischemic attack or whatever the medical TIA is)
my cardiologist follow up isn't until 3/17
can you interpret a nuclear stress test summary? If you can, and are willing I can PM you. I think I'm ok but I have some concerns. TIA(thanks in advance not trans ischemic attack or whatever the medical TIA is)
my cardiologist follow up isn't until 3/17
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02-23-21, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by seedsbelize
In Washington the whole time? But you're staying anyway. Is the little lady with you?
I-84 over the Blue Mountains in Oregon had closures both days I wanted to travel on it, so I spent some quality time on US 95 in ID.
We plan on heading north before this summer hits whether this job happens or not, so I gotta get the van ready for that. I drove a new Jetta rental car up there for the test.
02-23-21, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Trsnrtr
You guys are going to give me a complex. My last FTP was 185. 
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02-23-21, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by genejockey
Yeah, but I'm 94kg.
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02-23-21, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by datlas
That's about what Zwift estimates mine to be. You are NOT alone!
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02-23-21, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by MoAlpha
Given where you live, the amount of nutrition in your environment, and your earnest pretensions to fitness, I can't believe you haven't jumped on the smart trainer bandwagon yet!
02-23-21, 11:28 AM
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My wife and I are going out with our old guys group. I'm sure it will be excruciating because my wife and I are the only ones who spent our Winter doing indoor. The rest of the old guys did not. I hope our average speed breaks 11 mph. 
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02-23-21, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Trsnrtr
My wife and I are going out with our old guys group. I'm sure it will be excruciating because my wife and I are the only ones who spent our Winter doing indoor. The rest of the old guys did not. I hope our average speed breaks 11 mph.
02-23-21, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Trsnrtr
I did an indoor test a couple weeks ago and depending upon the program, I got numbers from 182 to 192. Training Peaks estimated 185 so I'm going with that.
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Originally Posted by DougRNS
datlas
can you interpret a nuclear stress test summary? If you can, and are willing I can PM you. I think I'm ok but I have some concerns. TIA(thanks in advance not trans ischemic attack or whatever the medical TIA is)
my cardiologist follow up isn't until 3/17
can you interpret a nuclear stress test summary? If you can, and are willing I can PM you. I think I'm ok but I have some concerns. TIA(thanks in advance not trans ischemic attack or whatever the medical TIA is)
my cardiologist follow up isn't until 3/17
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Addiction is all about class.
