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Old 04-29-15, 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by AristoNYC
Possibly Utah or Wyoming. Any suggestions? Its going to be a solo trip so no crazy 100 mile hikes.
Zion NP, Utah for sure! There are beautiful natural arches, canyons and waterfalls. Lots to see while dayhiking, no need to hike multiple days between sights. I'm definitely checking it out in October. Otherwise, Yellowstone is obviously amazing, plus you could get a beer with @bro.
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Old 04-29-15, 11:23 PM
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Went to go watch some bikes go around in circles tonight. Pretty rad
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Old 04-30-15, 03:08 AM
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+1 Utah. Check in at Moab and you've got Canyonlands and Arches nearby. Drive across on 75 for the most incredible desert scenery (make sure your tank is filled up), then north to Provo to get in the mountains.

One thing about Utah though... getting a beer there can be a project in itself.
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Old 04-30-15, 06:26 AM
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Canada, eh!
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Old 04-30-15, 08:55 AM
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Today I made my first ever commute into work. right at 15 miles. It was lovely.
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Old 04-30-15, 11:44 AM
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Today i saw some super hot biker chicks while on my morning ride
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Originally Posted by AristoNYC
yeah, utah is my main choice. The only down side is its going to be in August, so its going to be HOT.
Zion National Park
Monument Valley
Bryce Canyon

All have insane natural beauty. Bring a zillion batteries for your camera.
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Old 04-30-15, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by icepik1234
Today I made my first ever commute into work. right at 15 miles. It was lovely.

Great at to hear ! Is that one way or total. Which bike did you use?

Best part of my morning besides coffee time is ride time to work.
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Old 04-30-15, 03:42 PM
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Today I rode my Pista Concept on the road in a 46 x 15 and didn't die. It was kinda fun to go fast on downhills w/o spinning out.
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Old 04-30-15, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by hockeyteeth
Zion NP, Utah for sure! There are beautiful natural arches, canyons and waterfalls. Lots to see while dayhiking, no need to hike multiple days between sights. I'm definitely checking it out in October. Otherwise, Yellowstone is obviously amazing, plus you could get a beer with @bro.
Originally Posted by jlafitte
+1 Utah. Check in at Moab and you've got Canyonlands and Arches nearby. Drive across on 75 for the most incredible desert scenery (make sure your tank is filled up), then north to Provo to get in the mountains.

One thing about Utah though... getting a beer there can be a project in itself.
Originally Posted by SquidPuppet
Zion National Park
Monument Valley
Bryce Canyon

All have insane natural beauty. Bring a zillion batteries for your camera.
Thanks guys. I booked a trip for Utah. I just need to plan out where to start. I am going to do some AirBNB depending on the location since its just going to be me.
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Old 04-30-15, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by jlafitte
One thing about Utah though... getting a beer there can be a project in itself.
We managed to find this in a little restaurant just outside Capitol Reef National Park:



As is says on the bottle, "why have just one?"
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Old 04-30-15, 07:52 PM
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Today I managed to lock myself out of my place.
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Old 04-30-15, 08:00 PM
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Today I managed to lock myself out of my place.
Apartment or house ? I have a complicated but safe way to prevent this from happening.
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Old 04-30-15, 08:03 PM
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First day back on a bike after over a week of being out of town, flatting out of the group ride (they do not wait), and then being sick with a cold. Took the track bike out since the roadie still had a flat. I spun 42/14 down the mostly flat 32 mile rail-trail, got 2 KOMs on the stravas and made it back in time to meet my SO for dinner/drinks. Stoked on bicycles again.
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Old 04-30-15, 08:04 PM
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Apartment or house ? I have a complicated but safe way to prevent this from happening.
House. I got it resolved though.
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Old 04-30-15, 08:12 PM
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Last day of classes tomorrow! And then a 3-day campus wide party. Which'll be nice, before I have to start preparing for finals.
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Old 04-30-15, 08:38 PM
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Route for tomorrow posted.

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Old 05-01-15, 01:06 AM
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Last day of classes tomorrow! And then a 3-day campus wide party. Which'll be nice, before I have to start preparing for finals.
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Old 05-01-15, 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by 3speedslow
Great at to hear ! Is that one way or total. Which bike did you use?

Best part of my morning besides coffee time is ride time to work.
That is one way. I live in the burbs and work downtown so 15 miles to work and another 15 back. I was on my new Wabi Classic that I just got in earlier in the week. The ride in was definitely refreshing, the afternoon slightly less so due to much heavier traffic.

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Old 05-01-15, 09:47 AM
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today marks 20 days since i've driven a car. almost 700mi on the NB.....
i also got too drunk last night.
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Greg Lemond is gonna be there! I'd totally go but I gotta go see the lady friend

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Route for tomorrow posted.

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Old 05-01-15, 11:27 AM
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^ I rode my SS hardtail MTB to work today on the off chance I can get off early to join that ride. But it's not looking like I'll be able to either
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Old 05-01-15, 11:39 AM
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Eh, just say you ate some bad Thai and you have this ****s really bad. No one questions pooping problems

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^ I rode my SS hardtail MTB to work today on the off chance I can get off early to join that ride. But it's not looking like I'll be able to either
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Old 05-01-15, 11:54 AM
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Eh, just say you ate some bad Thai and you have this ****s really bad. No one questions pooping problems
Haha, usually a bulletproof plan buuuuut I'm just gonna be honest about it and hope for the best. Only tricky part is that I need to get a semi-important meeting rescheduled first.
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Yep, honesty is just easier. Always the chance of getting caught, then what you gonna do.
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