Originally Posted by LAJ (Post 22204965)

Interesting. Is there a reason behind it?

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 22204975)

I will take a stab at it. I know the body's ability to release aldosterone decreases with age. This vasoactive peptide/hormone is one of the main stimulators of the thirst center in the brain.

Originally Posted by seedsbelize (Post 22204990)

I'm signing in to my email, and they want to send the two part verification to my email account.

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 22204970)

Possibly. I do follow her on Strava but I already have her number because she asked some questions about the Wednesday ride.

She is a pretty strong rider, but she does not know the best techniques for climbing, maybe because she is from Texas? Once she learns, she will be dropping my sorry ass in the climbs. Sad.

Originally Posted by MoAlpha (Post 22204982)

I’ll buy that.

Originally Posted by Mojo31 (Post 22204996)

Bless my wife. She's a good wife. Presented an early birthday present.

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Originally Posted by WhyFi (Post 22204995)

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What are the best climbing techniques? Along for a friend.

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 22204975)

I will take a stab at it. I know the body's ability to release aldosterone decreases with age. This vasoactive peptide/hormone is one of the main stimulators of the thirst center in the brain.

Originally Posted by MoAlpha (Post 22204977)

I will let everyone know in breathless detail, if I find out.

Originally Posted by MoAlpha (Post 22204982)

I’ll buy that.

Originally Posted by Mojo31 (Post 22204996)

Bless my wife. She's a good wife. Presented an early birthday present.

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c4133a20f9.jpg

Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 22204804)

I might not stop if there are no autos nearby. How is going as a pedestrian any better than riding?

Originally Posted by WhyFi (Post 22204995)

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What are the best climbing techniques? Asking for a friend.

Originally Posted by Mojo31 (Post 22205001)

I have friends who want to know as well.

Originally Posted by MoAlpha (Post 22204973)

You mean “if,” hotshot.

Originally Posted by LAJ (Post 22205018)

Hot

Originally Posted by WhyFi (Post 22204995)

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What are the best climbing techniques? Asking for a friend.

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 22205023)

When you attack a climb, don’t bend arms at elbows and get aero like when you attack on a flat or downhill. The trade-off between aero and power along curve of hip angle is different for climbing as wind resistance becomes less of an issue. So sit up a bit to increase power.

The Texan attacks hills by crouching. It’s nowhere near as efficient. Trust me.

Originally Posted by WhyFi (Post 22204995)

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What are the best climbing techniques? Asking for a friend.

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 22204970)

... but I already have her number ...

She is a pretty ...

Originally Posted by genejockey (Post 22205035)

You know the joke about the recipe for a particular chicken dish starts with "First, steal a chicken"?

First, weigh less.

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 22204953)

For a century, the ideal stops for me are approximately at 40 and 80 miles, to fill bottles/eat, but tomorrow’s event is wacky. They have a rest stop at mile 7, which is ridiculous, then mile 20, but next one not until mile 54. I think this is to accommodate rides of various lengths like 25/50/64/100. I expect a super quick stop at 20 and a real stop at 54. There are a few rest stops beyond 54, of which I will likely pick one more.

Originally Posted by genejockey (Post 22205039)

Is that all? Geez, I was sitting up anyway so's I could BREATHE!

Originally Posted by DougRNS (Post 22205040)

weigh 140 pounds or less