Originally Posted by WhyFi (Post 22427611)

There's talk that Deshaun Watson is interested in the Vikings. Goodness, I hope that that interest isn't mutual.

Brady got to pick his team - I don't know how much input Stafford had. Regardless, both of these veterans went to teams with rosters that were a QB away from serious contention. Given the salary cap, I don't think that that's a small feat, even if it has happened a few times in recent memory. It's a lot of money, a lot of salary cap manipulation, and probably involves trading a boatload of future draft picks. Maybe more teams will be willing to sellout their future for a legitimate shot at a title, but man would it suck to sellout for a one-year window and then fall short.

Originally Posted by WhyFi (Post 22427506)

First race and no race-like group rides under your belt? Try to have fun and keep it rubber side down.

Originally Posted by bampilot06 (Post 22427645)

I appreciate the boost in confidence.

Originally Posted by LAJ (Post 22427671)

Wrong attitude. WhyFi is spot on. 70 Cat 4 and 5 racers on a track with no features whatsoever, is going to be hairy. All you need to do is watch your front wheel and have eyes in the side of your head. There is no other thing that needs to be said, because you really have no idea what you're in for. One other piece of advice. Watch your front wheel.

Originally Posted by bampilot06 (Post 22427645)

I appreciate the boost in confidence.

Originally Posted by bampilot06 (Post 22427681)

I think my coach has told me that about 6 times tonight. Between watch my wheel and get in the front pack before the group splits.

I think I am going back to my original plan, not crashing, If I end up getting lapped so be it.

Originally Posted by Bah Humbug (Post 22427684)

Please do be careful. It is truly not fun going down hard, and it could be very hard at race speed.

Originally Posted by ls01 (Post 22427601)

It appears to be melting....I'm not having a flashback am I?

Originally Posted by genejockey (Post 22427639)

Yikes! My nethers hurt just looking at it.

Originally Posted by bampilot06 (Post 22427690)

Like hitting a VDOT sign going 22-25 mph……….

Originally Posted by bampilot06 (Post 22427364)

48 degrees is that temperature where I don’t know what to wear. My castelli thermal jersey would be perfect but with the effort I will be putting out I am sure to over heat. Jersey might not be warm enough. Do I wear shorts? or long tights? I think I M just going to bring my whole collection and figure it out later. I only have heavy gloves or my summer fingerless gloves. Race was originally 40 mins long and now it’s 30. Originally I didn’t care about trying to place, but now I really want to win. Or podium, I just don’t want to kill myself doing it, and I have no strategy at all, other than try and get into the front pack early and if a group breaks away stay with them, I don’t plan on chasing a single person making a breakway attempt.

Originally Posted by abshipp (Post 22427708)

Just roll with it, man

Originally Posted by Mojo31 (Post 22427738)

Great look there WhyFi!

Can have a three stage tan - white, beige, tan.

Originally Posted by WhyFi (Post 22427499)

Yeah, I haven't had any quick link issues, either, even after taking them on and off over the course of 5k miles each.

I can put out a hair more than 20w.

Originally Posted by WhyFi (Post 22427626)

Heh. "But next year is the year!" should officially become the Dallas motto.

Originally Posted by ls01 (Post 22427934)

Why not, it's been Detroits for as long as I can remember!

Originally Posted by WhyFi (Post 22427733)

Lol. I was scrolling though photos on my google drive and came across this gem from last year -

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...e8a94f722f.jpg

This is why I can't go riding in casual shorts. :roflmao2:

Originally Posted by phrantic09 (Post 22427929)

What do you use?

Originally Posted by indyfabz (Post 22427945)

Sometimes I outsmart myself.

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Originally Posted by genejockey (Post 22427798)

Good god! Have these people never heard of sunblock? Pretty sure if they haven't heard of Melanoma, they will soon. Crikeys.