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abshipp 01-15-22 07:13 PM

I'm wondering if I should have grabbed my camping stove from my storage unit today. Looks like the forecast is for 1/2" (12mm) at least of ice overnight and through tomorrow.

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LesterOfPuppets 01-15-22 07:23 PM


Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 22375514)

Oh there are other people doing Friday Night Zillow?

I've only followed his thus far:


LesterOfPuppets 01-15-22 07:24 PM

And speaking of Friday night, I was too tired to watch the Expanse last night, so time to brew up some decaf and get a slice of that cheesecake and go into outer space.

Velo Vol 01-15-22 07:26 PM


Originally Posted by abshipp (Post 22375523)
I'm wondering if I should have grabbed my camping stove from my storage unit today. Looks like the forecast is for 1/2" (12mm) at least of ice overnight and through tomorrow.
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It's all coming together:


Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 22371858)
When the storm approaches I shall direct it to proceed along the following route.

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b7eb1bc217.png


LesterOfPuppets 01-15-22 07:32 PM

Cat tweet of the day


LesterOfPuppets 01-15-22 07:45 PM


Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets (Post 22375534)
And speaking of Friday night, I was too tired to watch the Expanse last night, so time to brew up some decaf and get a slice of that cheesecake and go into outer space.

Oh wait there's football on. Looks a little chilly there.

LesterOfPuppets 01-15-22 07:52 PM

Minnetonka update:. Looks a little chilly there too.

https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net...xA&oe=61E94206

big john 01-15-22 08:02 PM

I drove ahead of the group today and waited for them near the top of a 4 mile climb which had some steep sections. It's interesting to see who comes up first but also who comes up last. The 2 riders at the back are both mega-mile type riders, 1 coming back from serious injuries and the other suffering from burn out and lack of saddle time.

There are some riders who won't come to a fast club ride unless they are in top shape. One of these 2 was clearly feeling a little embarrassed at being stuck in the back with me. I had to keep telling him I understood. One of the younger guys was taunting him,too,which pissed him off a little.

big john 01-15-22 08:06 PM


Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets (Post 22375554)
Oh wait there's football on. Looks a little chilly there.

6 below?

LesterOfPuppets 01-15-22 08:09 PM


Originally Posted by big john (Post 22375568)
6 below?

​​​​​​They said 6 above. 7° at kickoff, so it's just getting colder...

Velo Vol 01-15-22 08:24 PM

Oof. More west coast train woes.


LesterOfPuppets 01-15-22 08:31 PM

Saddest rail news of the west is the demise of Montana Rail Link.

RIP.

LesterOfPuppets 01-15-22 08:37 PM

Finally gonna get some road tubeless goin' on!
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...384a074855.jpg

DougRNS 01-15-22 09:02 PM


Originally Posted by abshipp (Post 22375523)
I'm wondering if I should have grabbed my camping stove from my storage unit today. Looks like the forecast is for 1/2" (12mm) at least of ice overnight and through tomorrow.

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if it is accessible 24/7, go get it. The bad weather hasnt arrived yet.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...bed971fa52.jpg

LesterOfPuppets 01-15-22 09:09 PM

Any of you guys bid on this bad boy?
Velo Vol you were looking to get into a Buick weren't you?

https://scontent.fphx1-2.fna.fbcdn.n...aA&oe=61E8ECCF

big john 01-15-22 09:49 PM


Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets (Post 22375572)
​​​​​​They said 6 above. 7° at kickoff, so it's just getting colder...

Especially for the Patriots.

big john 01-15-22 09:56 PM


Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets (Post 22375609)
Any of you guys bid on this bad boy?
Velo Vol you were looking to get into a Buick weren't you?

I had a Revell kit model of the Challenger 1 when I was about 12. The thing had 4 Pontiac V8 engines.
http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/7...ckeythomps.jpg

Mojo31 01-15-22 10:06 PM

PAOTD


https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...e10196f53.jpeg

Eric F 01-15-22 11:08 PM


Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets (Post 22375586)
Finally gonna get some road tubeless goin' on!
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...384a074855.jpg

If those were skin wall, they might be irresistible..

gnome 01-16-22 01:23 AM


Originally Posted by abshipp (Post 22375297)
gnome did you hear the eruption?

Not sure if this link will work, but here's the GOES-West Visual/NightIR loop

No. slept through it. The birdsong at 5.30am, not so much.

gnome 01-16-22 01:27 AM


Originally Posted by genejockey (Post 22373947)
Also worth noting that paving of most roads is a newer phenomenon than bicycling. Those guys who rode the TdF < 100 years ago - were they NOT roadies?

no. they were much, much harder than mere roadies.

phrantic09 01-16-22 04:49 AM


Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets (Post 22375586)
Finally gonna get some road tubeless goin' on!
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...384a074855.jpg

Those are nice tires

DougRNS 01-16-22 06:12 AM


Originally Posted by DougRNS (Post 22375478)
the usual BS.

It's partially my fault because I don't do anything half assed. Most people would cut corners and call it close enough. I wish I could because my life would be much easier.

The work ethic I've seen since I began my career in 1985 sucks. People want to put in the minimum and expect the maximum compensation. The ones that bring the least value seem to be the ones who expect the most.

On top of it all I'm busting my ass everyday feeling lousy for the past year and I have to observe the slackers. Getting acclimated to retirement for me will be no problem. I just hope I'm physically able to do the things I want to.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...13d7d5cfb6.jpg

datlas 01-16-22 06:19 AM

It’s 7F out. Time for more fake miles in the dungeon.

seedsbelize2 01-16-22 06:39 AM

Forecast high of 74A. The cold front has arrived. We hit the road, in an hour and a half, heading for cold country.


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