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#4476
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Maybe 12 years ago I dated a woman who lived in Harrisburg. I can solemnly swear that there is nothing fun to do in the city itself, unless you like miniature golf. The coolest thing was the tour of the state capitol building, but I have to believe that’s shut down right now.
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#4477
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The nearest River Rd to me now is near the Agua Fria. I decided against riding on it today, as I didn't have time to plan a route. The closest route I have on hand is 51 miles and I didn't wanna do that in the heat!
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#4478
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#4479
smelling the roses
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I have been getting zero exercise since the nurse decided to punish me by making my left hand into a thumbed spatula. It had to be done, if the finger was to heal.
I've been intermittent fasting for about a month, with no definite schedule to it. So, this afternoon, getting up for breakfast, a few hours later than I should have, I suffered standing up too fast low blood pressure. And, subsequently couldn't sit up to eat. I have now finished, from the comfort of the hammock, and feel much better. I will begin a daily walking routine to prevent such in the future. And, who knows? Maybe I'll stick to a more regular eating schedule.
I've been intermittent fasting for about a month, with no definite schedule to it. So, this afternoon, getting up for breakfast, a few hours later than I should have, I suffered standing up too fast low blood pressure. And, subsequently couldn't sit up to eat. I have now finished, from the comfort of the hammock, and feel much better. I will begin a daily walking routine to prevent such in the future. And, who knows? Maybe I'll stick to a more regular eating schedule.
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#4482
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Uh-oh. [MENTION=107711]datlas[/MENTION] - approved Ti with pretty sweet wheels and Stages for only 800 bones! So tempting. at 52cm it's at the low end of my size range. I'd probably have to put a tall stack stem on there.
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#4483
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Oh excellent. I've read through her first four posts and I'm really looking forward to working through this.
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#4485
VFL For Life
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#4486
Should Be More Popular
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p.s. saddle tilted too far forward, but that's an easy fix
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Maybe 12 years ago I dated a woman who lived in Harrisburg. I can solemnly swear that there is nothing fun to do in the city itself, unless you like miniature golf. The coolest thing was the tour of the state capitol building, but I have to believe that’s shut down right now.
this is the only overnight where the gym and pool are still open at the hotel. I think i will take advantage.
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#4488
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Catching up:
1. We had 558’ of ascent on our 23.8 mi. tandem ride this afternoon.
2. Illinoisans consider Wisconsin to be an Illinois State Recreation Area.
1. We had 558’ of ascent on our 23.8 mi. tandem ride this afternoon.
2. Illinoisans consider Wisconsin to be an Illinois State Recreation Area.
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Clear, 85°F, Feels like 85°F, Humidity 12%, Wind 4mph from SE
- Distance
19.36 mi - Elev Gain
196 ft - Time
1h 21m
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#4491
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Second flattest state, next to Florida. I have a lot of steep (12-20%) but short hills along the Illinois River but within a mile of the bluffs, it becomes pretty flat. When the settlers headed west, they actually bypassed this part of the country because they couldn't break the prairie grass sod with wooden plows. Also, because a lot of parts of Illinois are so flat, it tended to be somewhat swampy in places. After the steel plow came into being, the grass was destroyed and the soil was drained.
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#4495
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The flattest place that we’ve ever ridden was in Cambridge, MD. We did a 70+ mile ride around the area of the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. IIRC, our elevation profile at the end had a vertical scale from 0 to 10’ (we were right at sea level) and our highest elevation was around 7’ when we crossed a little wooden humpback bridge. ![Big Grin](images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
I might try to find it on Garmin Connect.
Edit, I looked the ride up and it was only 64 miles with total ascent of of 68' or a little over 1' per mile.
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I might try to find it on Garmin Connect.
Edit, I looked the ride up and it was only 64 miles with total ascent of of 68' or a little over 1' per mile.
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#4499
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