Tough Riding Conditions after Hurricane Florence
09-17-18, 09:06 AM
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Tough Riding Conditions after Hurricane Florence
In Wilmington, NC. You have to give the fella credit for trying.......will probably need to relube the chain!!!!
Seriously they have a LOT of flooding and wind damage to recover from.
Seriously they have a LOT of flooding and wind damage to recover from.
09-17-18, 09:12 AM
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Yeah, I would have to agree the water is a bit over the top there (literally and figuratively). Maybe stick to the indoor trainer if you have one and its not on the ground floor or basement. 
Or maybe a unique opportunity to get out that canoe or kyak?
Or maybe a unique opportunity to get out that canoe or kyak?
09-17-18, 09:16 AM
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Might be time to bring out the paddle boat. Can you imagine the workout you'd get trying to keep from being swept downstream?!
09-17-18, 11:32 AM
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Not sure I could resist trying to ride in that. i don't own a kayak.
When I lived in the Frozen North it was always a treat to break out the cross-country skis for a tour of the neighborhood. Whenever I get a good hurricane i like to get out in it .... at least when it is close to safe.
This guy is nuts, though. he doesn't have disc brakes.
When I lived in the Frozen North it was always a treat to break out the cross-country skis for a tour of the neighborhood. Whenever I get a good hurricane i like to get out in it .... at least when it is close to safe.
This guy is nuts, though. he doesn't have disc brakes.
09-17-18, 05:32 PM
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just one of those 'I wounder if this is possible?' things. Like how I always get my MTB out whenever we get a rare snowfall down here in Georgia
09-18-18, 10:42 AM
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He's crazy. The floodwaters are filled with nasty chemicals and bacteria. And you never know what hazards might be submerged. And it can't be good for his bike either.
09-18-18, 12:27 PM
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We have been getting heavy t-storms here in Philly as the remnants of Florence pass by.
09-18-18, 12:29 PM
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His wheel and bottom bracket bearings are going to need some attention along with his drivetrain.
09-18-18, 02:03 PM
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They were mentioned on the news.
And then there was this:
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/all...icane-florence
And then there was this:
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/all...icane-florence
09-18-18, 02:19 PM
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You need pontoons.
09-19-18, 03:01 AM
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Ah...he would be all right if his shorts were not as long. He has sandals on too which is smart he won't have to dry out any shoes.
