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Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 669
Posted By TMonk

Finally, my people have spoken!

Finally, my people have spoken!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 4,863
Views: 121,327
Posted By TMonk

been on a MMW kick lately, re-listening to most...

been on a MMW kick lately, re-listening to most of their albums at work. This one is a nice, slow, soulful track

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2jj82YKgk4
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-24, 07:02 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 24,026
Posted By TMonk

Just ask, man! That's what I do. Although I...

Just ask, man! That's what I do. Although I encounter the opposite scenario much more often - people riding my wheel :D. I'm one of the better regional/state level Master's 35+ racers (big fish, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-24, 06:59 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 24,026
Posted By TMonk

dang man, zen status. teach us your ways

dang man, zen status. teach us your ways
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-24, 06:53 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 669
Posted By TMonk

Good question, and TBH I have no idea. I'll agree...

Good question, and TBH I have no idea. I'll agree that it feels fairly recent. I tend to be a bit of a chameleon when it come to slang, vocab. and vernacular.



IKR? On some level, I started...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 669
Posted By TMonk

Looks like I have some work trainings I need to...

Looks like I have some work trainings I need to do tomorrow morning. This involves watching videos so I can learn how to use a new software they are implementing for my department. I have an hour...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 4,863
Views: 121,327
Posted By TMonk

qft

qft
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 4,863
Views: 121,327
Posted By TMonk

It's not the barista's fault that your hard...

It's not the barista's fault that your hard earned dollar doesn't go as far as it used to when buying iced lattes (or education, or housing, or gas, or anything else).... don't hate the player, hate...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 4,863
Views: 121,327
Posted By TMonk

hell yeah

hell yeah
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 669
Posted By TMonk

kinky. i like it

kinky. i like it
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 669
Posted By TMonk

That's the top of the garage. It's the bottom...

That's the top of the garage. It's the bottom floor of a 3-level townhome. Stairs up from the street to the main living level (level 2). It's a SF or NYC style row-house. To my left is a tandem...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 96
Posted By TMonk

Fantastic location. I interned at UCSB (materials...

Fantastic location. I interned at UCSB (materials research lab) in college during the summer of 2010 and may have spent more time cycling than in the lab. Make sure to climb up to Montecito and check...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-17-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 485
Posted By TMonk

Ron Damon CrimsonEclipse please give it a rest....

Ron Damon CrimsonEclipse please give it a rest. TIA.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 669
Posted By TMonk

Also I rode outside, for the record. Ya'll can...

Also I rode outside, for the record. Ya'll can calm down :p
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 669
Posted By TMonk

They're not, it' just an Apple watch and a loose...

They're not, it' just an Apple watch and a loose woven friendship bracelet
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 4,863
Views: 121,327
Posted By TMonk

yeabampilot06 is a young whipper-snapper, so...

yeabampilot06 is a young whipper-snapper, so that's what has me confused :foo:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 4,863
Views: 121,327
Posted By TMonk

not as manly. not even close.

not as manly. not even close.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 07:51 AM
Replies: 4,863
Views: 121,327
Posted By TMonk

dang, that's real man's work! I sit at a desk...

dang, that's real man's work! I sit at a desk (most of the time) and tell other people how to make invisible particles in glass beakers.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 669
Posted By TMonk

Ya I hear ya joesch. I'm from here so one some...

Ya I hear ya joesch. I'm from here so one some level I guess I take it for granted. I also seem to tolerate the trainer better than many folks so it's not really a detriment to me. 3 hrs or less...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 669
Posted By TMonk

Pretty sure I'm going outside. Unless someone...

Pretty sure I'm going outside. Unless someone convinces me otherwise in the next 45 or so minutes.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 669
Posted By TMonk

Thanks, happy Father' Day to all the other "41"...

Thanks, happy Father' Day to all the other "41" dads as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 07:27 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 669
Posted By TMonk

FWIW, I would certainly rather ride outside by...

FWIW, I would certainly rather ride outside by myself than not at all. I'm an extrovert and motivated by social situations. Also, what kind of pleb runs Zwift on a phone? (or ipad..... cough cough...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 07:24 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 669
Posted By TMonk

WWYD - Zwift or outdoors. In your case I know...

WWYD - Zwift or outdoors. In your case I know the answer and that you feel passionate about it as well :D
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 07:23 AM
Replies: 4,863
Views: 121,327
Posted By TMonk

what the hell is a flap jack? do you mean a...

what the hell is a flap jack? do you mean a pancake? is that an east coast thing?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 07:14 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 669
Posted By TMonk

"June Gloom" coastal marine layer. Sun might not...

"June Gloom" coastal marine layer. Sun might not come out until the mid-late afternoon when I'd be finished.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 07:13 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 669
Posted By TMonk

The tribe has spoken. On some sick, twisted...

The tribe has spoken. On some sick, twisted level I enjoy doing this sort of thing for the irony factor. Similar to ending a ride between 95-99 miles :D



This would have been smart. I guess...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 08:56 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 669
Posted By TMonk

decisions decisions

Looks like I get a leash for 4+ hours of saddle time tomorrow - let's call it a first father's day present (my baby is 8 months). I'm honestly conflicted about whether or not to ride zwift, lol. I...
06-15-24, 08:50 PM
Replies: 17,897
Views: 1,550,135
Posted By TMonk

Looks like I get a leash for a 4 hr ride tomorrow...

Looks like I get a leash for a 4 hr ride tomorrow morning - let's call it a father's day present. I'm honestly conflicted about whether or not to ride zwift (lol). I could go out in this beautiful...
06-15-24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 17,897
Views: 1,550,135
Posted By TMonk

hey maybe you just had a bad day. it happens. I...

hey maybe you just had a bad day. it happens. I feel like my bike form (as long as fitness is adequate at least) is kind of like my pool shooting: I'm always decent, but sometimes I have flashes of...
06-15-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 892
Posted By TMonk

Barrio Logan GP, 35/45+ 50 minute criterium: pack...

Barrio Logan GP, 35/45+ 50 minute criterium: pack finish

I had my eyes on a regional dominant master's team (w three nat. champs), and specifically the two riders that I knew would not have...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 08:14 PM
Replies: 4,863
Views: 121,327
Posted By TMonk

It was 81 today during the race and that was too...

It was 81 today during the race and that was too hot. OK if you're in the shade but otherwise, naw man thats about 5 degrees too damn hot. I don't know how you guys do it.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 4,863
Views: 121,327
Posted By TMonk

Barrio Logan GP, 35/45+ 50 minute criterium: pack...

Barrio Logan GP, 35/45+ 50 minute criterium: pack finish

I had my eyes on the aforementioned super master's team (w three nat. champs), and specifically the two riders that I knew would not have...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 4,863
Views: 121,327
Posted By TMonk

95 is hot as hell bro idk wth you guys are...

95 is hot as hell bro idk wth you guys are talking about
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 06:17 AM
Replies: 4,863
Views: 121,327
Posted By TMonk

Looks like all that good sleep caught up with...

Looks like all that good sleep caught up with Lily. She's been up since 3:30. Fortunately, Liz dealt with it since I have my race day. Headed down now to volunteer with course setup. I'm doing...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 06:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 288
Posted By TMonk

Same here. If there are aid stations, I usually...

Same here. If there are aid stations, I usually have a more relaxed attitude about the event and will simply do bottles so I can refill them.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 06:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 288
Posted By TMonk

Same here. I don't have a gravel bike, but for...

Same here. I don't have a gravel bike, but for long enough MTB rides/events, I do plain water in the bladder and mix in some bottles. So, +1 to that suggestion. I don't have any experience with USWE...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 4,863
Views: 121,327
Posted By TMonk

Nope, not with baby around, that's for sure. ...

Nope, not with baby around, that's for sure.

On that note, my family is making it quite easy on me for my first father's day. We've had too much going on and I don't want to do anything outside of...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 4,863
Views: 121,327
Posted By TMonk

Looks like its world blood donor day! Liz has...

Looks like its world blood donor day! Liz has donated a lot in the past. She stopped when she got pregnant, maybe she'll start again since she's winding down with the breastfeeding
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 4,863
Views: 121,327
Posted By TMonk

At least I like my boss, like my job and like my...

At least I like my boss, like my job and like my team. Plus I get to walk to work, I value that very highly. Liz needs to start working so we can build our savings back up. No man is safe in this...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 4,863
Views: 121,327
Posted By TMonk

Looks like more departments and subsidiaries are...

Looks like more departments and subsidiaries are getting sunset around me. This is the post private equity acquisition world. The visible leadership guys on top put a positive spin on it - "Project...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 4,863
Views: 121,327
Posted By TMonk

just checked Knoxville. Not humid but its...

just checked Knoxville. Not humid but its freaking hot as hell. Sad.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 4,863
Views: 121,327
Posted By TMonk

what is this hot and humid you guys speak of? ...

what is this hot and humid you guys speak of?

West coast snooze alert - we are at 60F for the low, mid 70's for the high, lightly breezy and 60-70% humidity for the foreseeable future. It does...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 4,863
Views: 121,327
Posted By TMonk

There it goes!

There it goes!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 4,863
Views: 121,327
Posted By TMonk

"Island Hopper" Zwift race, 6th/16. Warmed up...

"Island Hopper" Zwift race, 6th/16. Warmed up with the A bot for a bit first.

The split happened about halfway through, on a circular, low grade ramp-style climb. I noticed that the avatars of...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 4,863
Views: 121,327
Posted By TMonk

Did you see the move go and just miss the teams...

Did you see the move go and just miss the teams that were represented?

I have been doing a lot of race-together, scored separately type events. Most often the 35/45+. It has done good things...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 662
Posted By TMonk

Huh? I thought this was only a thing with...

Huh? I thought this was only a thing with tubulars. Just to make the glue job easier and less messy. I do this with my track wheels - mount the tire without glue, inflate fully, leave for a few...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 4,164
Posted By TMonk

Huh? This is my expectation - less flats with...

Huh? This is my expectation - less flats with tubeless. I'm not really riding enough road miles rn to get flats. Also, again, +1 to what Koyote said. Maybe I'm misunderstanding something???
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 4,863
Views: 121,327
Posted By TMonk

very cool story! hopefully the kid stays with it!

very cool story! hopefully the kid stays with it!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 4,863
Views: 121,327
Posted By TMonk

Q: So, you say you're a feminist? Name every...

Q: So, you say you're a feminist? Name every woman.

A:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVDCNmdi7QI
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 4,164
Posted By TMonk

Yeah for sure, I think I'm gonna go 30c when I go...

Yeah for sure, I think I'm gonna go 30c when I go for it. I'll look for some recommendations here later when that time comes. Probably new wheels too - I don't wanna deal with tubeless tape and I...
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