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03-22-24, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by big john;[url=tel:23191233
23191233[/url]]I was hoping for a nice ride Saturday but rain is predicted here, too. Could be light enough to get out there, though.
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03-22-24, 02:06 PM
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Bad news came true. Trek, like most bike shops are struggling right now to move bikes, so trek just cut the staff including my best friend. Pretty bummed. I wouldn’t be surprised if the shop doesn’t close in a year or 2. He made the shop what it was, organized rides and made it a place where cyclist could hang out. It was also one of the most successful trek stores in Va, so it’s kinda of frustrating. Definitely bummed right now.
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03-22-24, 02:12 PM
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03-22-24, 02:17 PM
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Got my 2015 Propel off of the trainer for a few miles, today. I wanted to take a pic of it and my wife wanted to sit in the big chair so I got a pic of both.
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Not much future in those types of jobs, so maybe it’s a good opportunity to move his talents to a more lucrative career path.
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol;[url=tel:23191923
23191923]If they're actually walking that much it's not bad. And the accuracy of the devices will surely improve in the future.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-l...s/art-20317391
I listened to a podcast about this last night. The problem with that traditional system, so of course, is that an "accurate" reading every few months (and obviously a nurse testing your BP right after you walk into the exam room isn’t cold very representative) isn't that great.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-l...s/art-20317391
I listened to a podcast about this last night. The problem with that traditional system, so of course, is that an "accurate" reading every few months (and obviously a nurse testing your BP right after you walk into the exam room isn’t cold very representative) isn't that great.
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03-22-24, 02:23 PM
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03-22-24, 02:25 PM
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Bad news came true. Trek, like most bike shops are struggling right now to move bikes, so trek just cut the staff including my best friend. Pretty bummed. I wouldn’t be surprised if the shop doesn’t close in a year or 2. He made the shop what it was, organized rides and made it a place where cyclist could hang out. It was also one of the most successful trek stores in Va, so it’s kinda of frustrating. Definitely bummed right now.
03-22-24, 02:29 PM
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I def think Trek put too many eggs in the trek travel. I believe that the amount of people that can afford and have the time to take part in those is pretty limited.
03-22-24, 02:29 PM
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I think they over-extended themselves in some markets. There were not one but TWO Trek stores nearby, about 8 miles apart. They consolidated into one shop about midway between the two locations. I think that makes sense although if some folks got axed that sucks for them.
All of the other Trek shops are independent.
03-22-24, 02:40 PM
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We've looked at those trips. They are really expensive. Plus, we don’t want to spend every day of a vacation on a bike.
03-22-24, 02:40 PM
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03-22-24, 02:41 PM
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03-22-24, 02:42 PM
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4:40, time to go try and beat the snow
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My wife and I have looked several times at Trek Travel and the value just isn't there. We've traveled quite a bit and I just can't justify their prices. My wife and I like to be pampered and go in style but even then, they're a pretty big nope.
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03-22-24, 02:54 PM
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Did a little loop on the mtb. 2000 feet of climbing in the first 5 miles, then a bunch of ruts, rocks, and sand. Descending next to a steep slope a bird flew up and slammed into my shoulder. Don't think that ever happened before. Hope he was ok.
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I think they over-extended themselves in some markets. There were not one but TWO Trek stores nearby, about 8 miles apart. They consolidated into one shop about midway between the two locations. I think that makes sense although if some folks got axed that sucks for them.
03-22-24, 03:52 PM
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Don't see one of these every day:
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Lovely morning out on the new MTB, in and out of a fog bank.
The new bike infatuation remains strong. Unless I'm racing, I don't see a ton of appeal in being out on the road bike right now. I can train indoors. When I head outside, I just wanna ride my new MTB. It's soooo sick.
The new bike infatuation remains strong. Unless I'm racing, I don't see a ton of appeal in being out on the road bike right now. I can train indoors. When I head outside, I just wanna ride my new MTB. It's soooo sick.
Plus, it keeps miles off the road bike.
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03-22-24, 04:17 PM
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