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05-04-17, 08:33 PM
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05-04-17, 08:36 PM
#7177
smelling the roses
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05-04-17, 08:39 PM
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Cyclist died coming down Sunshine this afternoon. I fear this summer is going to be one of the worst Boulder has seen for this stuff. Too many people, too many cyclists. And construction continues.
Cyclist killed in crash in Sunshine Canyon in Boulder County - Boulder Daily Camera
Cyclist killed in crash in Sunshine Canyon in Boulder County - Boulder Daily Camera
05-04-17, 08:44 PM
#7181
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05-04-17, 08:48 PM
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So I rode, then saw the new maxxis 27.5"x2.8" tires were waiting for me when I got home. They come in a purse, which upon opening I realized was a full on stringy backpack. For each tire. That's how huge plus tires are.
Anyways, I have them on the wheels now, but I can't seat them because I can't find my presta to schrader adapter to use the compressor. Which sucks, and means I won't be riding tomorrow night like I wanted to. I need to get them seated, add the sealant, and then let them sit overnight at way over pressure to stretch those suckers out. As huge as they are, the maxxis tires are in fact way undersized, which is why I'm getting a set of 29er wheels for almost plus tires (2.6"), so I don't have issues with a too low bottom bracket and pedal strikes. Still waiting on those wheels, the tires for them are waiting for me at the post office.
Anyways, I have them on the wheels now, but I can't seat them because I can't find my presta to schrader adapter to use the compressor. Which sucks, and means I won't be riding tomorrow night like I wanted to. I need to get them seated, add the sealant, and then let them sit overnight at way over pressure to stretch those suckers out. As huge as they are, the maxxis tires are in fact way undersized, which is why I'm getting a set of 29er wheels for almost plus tires (2.6"), so I don't have issues with a too low bottom bracket and pedal strikes. Still waiting on those wheels, the tires for them are waiting for me at the post office.
05-04-17, 08:50 PM
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Why? Let's stay on upbeat topics.
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05-04-17, 08:52 PM
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05-04-17, 08:52 PM
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Yeah but they have higher malpractice bills, no?
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05-04-17, 08:58 PM
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05-04-17, 08:58 PM
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I'd rather quit.
Maybe I'll play softba . . . . . . oh, wait.
Maybe I'll play softba . . . . . . oh, wait.
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05-04-17, 09:05 PM
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Let's drag anesthesiologists for a while.
05-04-17, 11:23 PM
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Back to back 450+ mile days sans cruise control and my right knee is starting to complain a bit.
Damn, is it ever muggy here!
Damn, is it ever muggy here!
05-04-17, 11:29 PM
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05-05-17, 03:59 AM
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05-05-17, 04:34 AM
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Mine complains a lot sooner than that. And then there's the issue of not being able to stand up straight upon exiting the vehicle. Have a wonderful trip.
05-05-17, 04:46 AM
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05-05-17, 05:35 AM
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My right hamstring (seems like) cramped up during my relatively short drive (350 mi) from Houston to New Orleans yesterday. Even with cruise control. It kept pulling on my back muscles above and calf muscles below. Almost felt like sciatica, but I think it was just muscular.
05-05-17, 05:35 AM
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05-05-17, 05:37 AM
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Where are you at the moment?
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05-05-17, 05:38 AM
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05-05-17, 05:44 AM
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My right hamstring (seems like) cramped up during my relatively short drive (350 mi) from Houston to New Orleans yesterday. Even with cruise control. It kept pulling on my back muscles above and calf muscles below. Almost felt like sciatica, but I think it was just muscular.
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05-05-17, 05:45 AM
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By the time you get to Phx you won't have to worry about that.
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